WASHINGTON, DC — More than 175,000 Gourmia air fryer ovens sold at Target are being recalled because the doors can shut unexpectedly and create a burn hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the problem affects Gourmia Stainless 9-Slice Digital Air Fryers, which have been linked to reports of hands and wrists being burned while consumers used the appliance.
The recall was posted Nov. 5 and covers ovens sold at Target stores and on Target’s website over several years. Gourmia said it has received dozens of complaints tied to the issue, including reports that the doors can close when bumped as people remove food. Consumers are being told to stop using the product right away and seek a free repair kit.
Why the air fryer ovens are being pulled from shelves
The CPSC said the air fryer oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when they are bumped during normal use. That creates a risk that a consumer could be burned while reaching in to retrieve hot food. The problem involves stainless steel units with glass French doors and metal handles.
Gourmia said it had received 57 reports about the issue. The company also reported 40 burn incidents involving consumers’ hands or wrists. Those complaints were central to the decision to recall the product, which had been sold for $150.
Recalls involving kitchen appliances often focus on design flaws that make routine use unsafe. In this case, the hazard is tied not to overheating or electrical failure, but to the way the doors behave when the appliance is opened and used in a busy kitchen setting.
How to identify the recalled Gourmia model
Consumers can check the back of the appliance for the identifying information listed in the recall notice. The model number is GTF7530, the date code is 0126(13), and the UPC code is 810002862779. Gourmia and the CPSC said those details match the recalled product.
The recalled ovens are stainless steel and include glass French doors along with metal handles. That makes the product easier to distinguish from other air fryer models sold under the Gourmia name or by other brands.
If a shopper is unsure whether their unit is included, the company’s customer service channels can help confirm it. But the recall notice says consumers should not keep using the appliance while waiting for verification if the model and code information appear to match.
Where Target sold the recalled ovens and when
The recalled air fryer ovens were sold at Target locations nationwide and through Target’s website. According to the recall notice, sales ran from October 2021 through June 2026. That long sales window means a wide number of households may have bought the appliance before the hazard was identified publicly.
The retailer listed the ovens at $150. Because the product was sold both in stores and online, the recall affects customers who purchased directly from Target as well as those who ordered the unit for delivery or pickup through the company’s website.
Target shoppers who bought the appliance during that period should compare the model information on the back of the oven with the recall details. If it matches, the appliance should be taken out of service immediately.
What consumers should do right now
The CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled air fryer ovens and contact Gourmia for next steps. The company said customers will receive a free repair kit in the mail, along with installation instructions and a magnetic doorstop.
Gourmia said consumers can call 888-834-0092 during normal business hours or email [email protected]. The company also directed customers to its website for additional information about the recall and repair process.
Repair kits are intended to fix the door problem rather than replace the entire appliance. Until the kit arrives and is installed, the safest step is to keep the air fryer oven unplugged and out of use.
What the recall says about broader kitchen appliance risks
This recall is part of a broader pattern in which everyday kitchen products are pulled from the market after injury reports show that a design feature can create preventable harm. In this case, the concern is not a rare malfunction but a door that can close when it is bumped during normal food preparation.
That makes the recall especially relevant for households that use the appliance frequently. A burn hazard can appear quickly in a busy kitchen, particularly when someone is checking food or reaching into a hot oven with little room to react.
For consumers, the main takeaway is simple: confirm the model number, stop using any matching unit, and follow the company’s repair instructions. The recall covers a large number of products sold over multiple years, so checking the label on the back is the key first step.
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