CPSC Issues Safety Warning for Kalorik Air Fryers
Owners of Kalorik MAXX models should be aware that the oven doors may close unexpectedly and cause burns.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Appliances
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a safety warning for Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance air fryer ovens. These units, which feature French doors, can unexpectedly close on a user’s arm during operation, leading to reports of burns.
Why it matters
The warning follows reports of injuries caused by the ovens, including scarring consistent with second-degree burns. Because the original importers are out of business and the current brand owner has declined a recall, owners are advised to exercise extreme caution.
The warning covers Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance air fryer ovens with two spring-loaded glass doors and metal handles. These units were sold nationwide at major retailers including Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, and H-E-B between April 2020 and the present.
The players
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A federal agency that monitors consumer product safety and issues warnings for hazardous household goods.
The Legacy Companies LLC
The current owner of the Kalorik brand which has declined to initiate a voluntary recall for the air fryer ovens.
H-E-B
A retail grocery chain that sold the affected air fryer models and distributed safety information to its customers.
The details
The design flaw involves the two spring-loaded glass doors, which can unexpectedly close while a user is placing or removing food from the oven. If a user's arm is in the path of the doors, the metal handles and frame can strike the skin, causing thermal injuries. Because the original importers, Team International Group of America Inc. and Kalorik LLC, are no longer in business, there is no active recall program in place to address the defect.
Timeline
April 2020: Original importers began selling the air fryers.
Jan. 8, 2024: Original sales of the units stopped.
June 23, 2025: The Legacy Companies began selling the ovens.
Oct. 15, 2026: The CPSC issued the official safety warning.
Oct. 22, 2026: H-E-B posted the safety warning to customers.
The Home Front
This warning highlights the challenges of product safety when a brand changes ownership after initial sales have occurred. It follows the regulatory framework of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which allows agencies to inform the public of risks even without manufacturer cooperation.
Check your kitchen for Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance air fryers featuring two glass doors with metal handles. If you own an affected unit, use extreme caution when reaching into the oven to avoid the doors closing unexpectedly.
The takeaway
When a brand changes ownership, previous safety concerns may not be resolved by the new company. Keep documentation of your purchase and visit the CPSC website periodically to check for warnings that may affect your kitchen appliances.
Further reading
Learn more about identifying household hazards in our Appliances guide.
More information
Use the report injury or safety incident portal to alert the CPSC if your device has caused harm.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
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