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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · UTC
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Air fryer oven sold at Target is recalled after 40 burns from its doors

The doors of the Gourmia oven can snap shut when bumped. About 175,951 were sold over nearly five years. The remedy is a doorstop in the mail.

Ines Varga
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Gourmia recalled its 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens because of a burn hazard.[1] The oven doors can close unexpectedly when bumped.[2] The injuries Gourmia received 57 reports of the doors closing unexpectedly, 40 of them with burns.[3] The closures happened while people were retrieving food.[4] Seven in ten of the reported closures ended in a burn. The scale About 175,951 units are included.[5] They were sold at Target stores and on Target.com from October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150.[6] The ovens were sold exclusively at Target.[7] They were manufactured in China.[8] The fix Consumers should stop using the ovens immediately.[9] They may contact Gourmia for a free repair kit sent by mail.[10] The kit holds an added doorstop and installation instructions.[11] How to identify it The recalled ovens carry model number GTF7530 and UPC code 810002862779.[12] The recall number is 27-069.[13]
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  1. Gourmia recalled 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens due to burn hazard. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  2. Oven doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing burn risk. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  3. Gourmia received 57 reports of unexpected door closing, with 40 burn incidents. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  4. Gourmia received 57 reports of unexpected door closures while retrieving food. · wbtv.com
  5. About 175951 units are included in this recall. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  6. Ovens were sold at Target stores and Target.com October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  7. Nearly 176,000 Gourmia air fryer ovens sold exclusively at Target are being recalled. · wbtv.com
  8. The recalled ovens were manufactured in China. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  9. Consumers should stop using the recalled ovens immediately. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  10. Consumers may contact Gourmia for a free mailed repair kit. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  11. The repair kit includes an added doorstop and installation instructions. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  12. Recalled ovens have model number GTF7530 and UPC code 810002862779. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
  13. This recall has official number 27-069. · cpsc.govUnited Statesofficial source
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