ORLANDO, FL — More than 175,000 Gourmia stainless steel digital air fryer ovens sold at Target are being recalled after reports that the doors can close unexpectedly while people are taking out hot food. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the issue creates a burn hazard and has already led to dozens of injuries.
The recall covers about 175,951 units of the Gourmia 9 Slice Digital Air Fryer Oven, model GTF7530. Consumers are being told to stop using the product right away and contact the company for a free repair kit.
Which Gourmia air fryers are included in the recall
The recalled units are stainless steel ovens with two spring-loaded glass French doors and metal handles. They can be identified by the model number GTF7530 and UPC code 810002862779.
According to the CPSC, those details appear on the packaging or on the label attached to the back of the oven. That identification step matters because the recall is limited to this specific model and not every Gourmia air fryer sold through Target.
Consumers who have the affected oven are being told to stop using it immediately. The company’s repair kit is meant to reduce the risk that the doors will swing shut while food is being removed.
Door closures have already caused dozens of hand and wrist burns
Gourmia has received 57 reports of the oven doors closing unexpectedly during use, the CPSC said. Those incidents have resulted in 40 burn injuries involving the hands and wrists.
The hazard arises when a user opens the French doors and reaches inside to remove food that is still hot. If the doors shut at that moment, they can contact the consumer and cause a burn.
No other injuries were detailed in the recall notice, but the agency says the pattern of incidents is enough to justify the recall and the warning to stop using the ovens right away.
Target sold the ovens for about $150 over five years
The air fryer ovens were sold at Target stores nationwide and on Target’s website for roughly $150. They remained on sale for the past five years and were available until this past June, according to the recall information.
That long sales window means the ovens may still be in many kitchens across the country. Anyone who bought one in that time should check the model and UPC before using it again.
Because the product was sold broadly through a major retailer, the recall affects shoppers in many states rather than one isolated market. The CPSC notice is meant to reach consumers who may not realize they own the recalled version.
What owners should do now and how the repair kit works
Consumers are urged to stop using the oven immediately and contact Gourmia for a free repair kit. The company says the kit includes an added doorstop and installation instructions intended to keep the doors from closing unexpectedly.
The repair is designed to address the specific hazard identified in the recall. Owners should not rely on the oven as-is until the fix has been installed.
Anyone unsure whether their appliance is affected should check the model number, UPC code, and label on the back of the unit before contacting the company. The CPSC notice focuses on those identifiers as the way to confirm whether a product is part of the recall.
Why this recall matters for shoppers using countertop appliances
Countertop appliances such as air fryer ovens have become common in U.S. kitchens because they are marketed as convenient and compact. Recalls like this one underscore how a design flaw can turn a routine task into a burn risk when hot food is involved.
For shoppers, the case is a reminder to keep track of model numbers and recall notices for appliances already in the home. It is also a caution that products sold by national retailers can remain in circulation for years before a safety defect is identified and publicly addressed.
The CPSC says the recalled Gourmia ovens should not be used until the repair kit is installed. That instruction remains the clearest step for owners trying to avoid further injuries.
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