Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Dual Basket Air Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #24051
Recall Date
2023-12-14
Manufacturer
Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin
Units Affected
About 319,000
Products Involved
PowerXL™ DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryers
Hazard
The plastic U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside of the air fryers can break during use, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dual basket air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 41 reports of the product breaking during use, including three reports of burns.
Sold At
Target, Walmart, Kohls and other stores nationwide and online at www.target.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com and other websites from August 2021 through October 2023 for between $60 and $190, depending on the model.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves two models of the PowerXL dual-basket air fryer. The egg-shaped air fryers have two baskets that can be used separately or optionally combined into one large single basket. The recalled air fryers were sold in black or cinnamon colors. The 10-quart DUAF-10 model is about 17 inches long by 16 inches wide by 12 1/2 inches tall, and weighs about 14 1/2 pounds. The 9-quart DUAF-005 model is about 14 inches long by 13 inches wide by 15 inches tall, and weighs about 14 pounds. The product has a silver label on the front that says "PowerXL". There is a white label on the bottom of each unit or on the unit's power cord that lists the model number.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28