Picture reaching into your air fryer oven to pull out a hot tray, and the doors swing shut on your arms. That is the hazard federal safety officials are warning about with certain Kalorik air fryer ovens, and the story gets more frustrating from there. The company that sold the ovens originally has gone out of business, and the current brand owner has declined to take part in a recall.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued Warning No. 27-033 on October 15, 2026, telling consumers to stop using Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance air fryer ovens with French doors. The full notice is on the CPSC website.
What Is the Problem
According to the commission, the doors on these air fryer ovens can suddenly close on a user’s arms while the oven is on, and that can cause burns. The agency says it is aware of dozens of reports of burns, including at least one with scarring consistent with second degree burns.
Air fryer ovens run hot, and the French door design means two doors open outward from the middle. A door that swings back at the wrong moment while you are reaching in is an obvious danger when the heat is on.
Which Ovens Are Covered
The warning applies to the Kalorik MAXX and the Kalorik MAXX Advance air fryer ovens with French doors. The commission says they were sold at retailers including Walmart, Home Depot, Kalorik.com and Amazon, and others.
There are two sales periods in the notice. From April 2020 through January 8, 2024, the ovens were sold by the original importers, which the commission says are now out of business. After June 23, 2025, they were sold by The Legacy Companies.
Why No Recall
This is the part that makes the story a fairness issue. In most safety actions, a company offers a fix or your money back. Here, the original importers are out of business, so they cannot step in. The current brand owner, The Legacy Companies, declined to take part in a recall, according to the CPSC.
That leaves owners holding an appliance with a safety warning and no company stepping forward to make it right. The agency has issued its warning directly to the public instead.
What the CPSC Says to Do
- Stop using the oven. The commission says consumers should stop using the affected Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance air fryer ovens with French doors.
- Dispose of it properly. The agency says to follow your local hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Report any incident. If you or someone in your home was hurt, or had a close call, you can report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Why Burns Are Taken So Seriously
The commission’s mention of scarring consistent with second degree burns is worth pausing on. That is not a small kitchen nick or a quick sting from a hot pan. It is the sort of injury that can be painful, can take time to heal and can leave a mark. Dozens of reports is also a lot for a single product, and it is one reason the agency chose to speak up even without a company willing to work with it.
If you do get burned in the kitchen, run the burn under cool water and get medical help if it looks serious. And if it involved one of these ovens, report it at SaferProducts.gov so the agency has the record.
How to Check Whether You Own One
If you have an air fryer oven with two doors that open outward from the center, check the brand and model name on the front or back of the unit. If you see Kalorik MAXX or Kalorik MAXX Advance, the warning applies to you. If you received it as a gift, look through the paperwork or the order history to learn where it came from.
Staying Safe Until You Replace It
If you are unsure about your oven, or you are just waiting to buy a new one, the safest answer is to stop using it now. The commission does not suggest a workaround. Unplug the oven, set it aside where nobody will turn it on, and make a plan for disposal.
Shopping for the Next One
Replacing a countertop appliance is a good chance to do a little homework. A few habits go a long way:
- Search the CPSC website for warnings and recalls on any model before you buy.
- Pay attention to where and how the door opens, and think about how your arms will reach inside.
- Keep the receipt and write the brand and model number down, so you can find notices later.
- Sign up for recall alerts to hear about problems early.
Spread the Word
With no recall in place, word of mouth matters. If you know someone who bought one of these ovens, call them. A short phone call is easier than a hospital visit.
The Bottom Line
The message from federal officials is clear. If you own a Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance air fryer oven with French doors, stop using it, dispose of it by following your local hazardous waste procedures, and report any injuries at SaferProducts.gov. It is frustrating that no recall is coming. But your arms matter more than any appliance, and a replacement is easier to find than a new set of hands.
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