Fire and burn risk: Warning against using ‘Secura’ air fryers

 

 

Health Canada has issued a strict warning to consumers to immediately stop using air fryers from the popular brand Secura. This emergency measure was taken after it was discovered that the wiring connections inside the air fryer could overheat and cause a fire. The safety warning affects about 680 Secura air fryers sold across Canada between May 2019 and October 2020.

The Canadian Ministry of Health stated in a statement that the risk was caused by a manufacturing defect in the device, which has a black and silver design.
The devices currently being recalled are Secura air fryers with the model number ‘SAF-53 (TXG-DS16)’ and date codes 1903 and 1904. This information is printed on a silver label on the bottom of the air fryer.

While there have been no reports of accidents or injuries in Canada, authorities are asking that people stop using the air fryers as a precaution. The manufacturer, Secura Inc., says that if anyone owns the affected air fryers, cut off the power cord and submit a picture and other information to the company, they will receive a free replacement product or an Amazon gift card. Under Canada's Consumer Protection Act, the resale or gifting of such recalled products is strictly prohibited.