Ambiano mini deep fryers
CPSC Recall #18-152 — May 10, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-152 |
| Recall Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 35,000 |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Linkco Electrical Industries Limited, of China |
| Importer | ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| ALDI stores nationwide from February 2018 through March 2018 for about $15. |
Product
Ambiano mini deep fryers
Description
This recall involves Ambiano mini deep fryers sold in two colors, brushed stainless steel and red. The recalled deep fryers have a black lid and were sold with a metal food basket. The deep fryers measure about 9.45 inches wide by 10.43 inches high by 8.23 inches deep. The units have Ambiano printed on the front. The barcode numbers listed below can be found on the bottom of the unit on the silver rating label.Color/ModelBarcode NumberStainless Steel Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer20072483Red Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer20072490
Hazard
The deep fryer heating element can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the deep fryers catching on fire, including three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled deep fryers and return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.