Target Recalls 176,000 Gourmia Air Fryer Ovens After 40 Burn Injuries Reported

Target is recalling about 176,000 Gourmia air fryer ovens after dozens of shoppers suffered burns when the spring-loaded glass doors snapped shut on their hands, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The Gourmia air fryer recall covers the stainless steel 9-slice digital model sold only at Target stores and Target.com for about $150. Regulators say owners should stop using the ovens and request a free repair kit, even if their unit has never malfunctioned.

Key Points

• The CPSC recall, numbered 27-069, covers about 175,951 Gourmia Stainless Steel 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens, model GTF7530, sold exclusively at Target.
• Gourmia received 57 reports of the spring-loaded glass French doors closing unexpectedly, including 40 incidents in which consumers suffered burns to their hands or wrists.
• The ovens were sold at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150.
• The remedy is a free repair kit containing a magnetic doorstop and installation instructions, expected to arrive by mail in two to four weeks.
• Owners should stop using the recalled oven and contact Gourmia at 888-834-0092 or through gourmia.com/recall.asp to request the kit.

What Happened

The recall was posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after Gourmia reported complaints about the oven’s doors. The stainless steel air fryer oven uses two spring-loaded glass French doors that swing open to the sides, a design meant to make it easy to slide food in and out. According to the CPSC, those doors can close unexpectedly when they are bumped while a consumer is reaching inside to retrieve hot food.

Gourmia reported 57 cases in which the doors shut without warning. In 40 of those cases, the person suffered a burn, most often to the hands or wrists, as hot glass or metal met skin while food was being lifted out of the oven.

The recalled ovens were sold only through Target, in stores across the country and online at Target.com, over almost five years. The importer is The Steelstone Group LLC, doing business as Gourmia, of Brooklyn, New York.

Background: Air Fryers, French Doors and a Familiar Risk

Air fryer ovens have become a fixture in American kitchens, and the French-door style is popular because it opens wide and keeps hot air and steam away from the cook’s face. But a door held open by a spring is only as safe as the spring and latch that hold it. When that mechanism is weak, worn, or easily dislodged by a bump, the door can swing back under its own tension at exactly the moment a cook’s hands are inside the cavity. Burns from kitchen appliances are among the most common product injuries reported to the CPSC, and countertop ovens run at several hundred degrees, so they deserve the same respect as a full-size range.

Gourmia Air Fryer Recall: How to Check Your Model

Owners can identify a recalled oven in less than a minute. The model number is GTF7530, and the UPC is 810002862779. The date code, which runs from 3021 to 0126, is printed on a label on the back of the unit. If the model number matches, the oven is covered by the recall regardless of when it was bought.

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled oven right away, even if the doors have never closed on their own. The risk is not limited to ovens that have already malfunctioned: any unit with the same spring-loaded door design can behave the same way if the door is bumped at the wrong moment.

To get the free repair kit, owners should call Gourmia toll-free at 888-834-0092 or visit gourmia.com/recall.asp and follow the recall instructions. The kit includes a magnetic doorstop and installation instructions, and Gourmia says it should arrive in two to four weeks.

Reactions and What Officials Are Saying

The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s notice is direct: stop using the product and contact Gourmia for the free repair kit. The commission, which posts dozens of recalls each year, classifies this one as a burn hazard and notes the 40 reported injuries as the reason for the action.

Gourmia has not issued a separate public statement beyond the recall notice, but through the CPSC it is offering the repair kit at no cost and asking owners to register for it. Target, which sold the ovens exclusively, is expected to contact customers who bought the model through its own records, as retailers commonly do after a CPSC recall, although the notice directs owners to Gourmia rather than to Target for the remedy.

Why It Matters

A burn from a kitchen appliance may sound minor, but hand and wrist burns can be serious, especially for older adults and children, and they can require emergency care. Forty reported injuries is a high count for one appliance, and the CPSC acted because the pattern was clear: the same doors, the same failure, the same injuries.

The recall also matters because of the scale. Nearly 176,000 ovens were sold, and most of them are probably still in kitchens across the United States. A free magnetic doorstop is a simple fix, but it only helps if owners know about the recall and request the kit.

What Happens Next

Gourmia will begin mailing repair kits to owners who register for them, with delivery expected in two to four weeks. Owners who request a kit should follow the installation instructions carefully and make sure the magnetic doorstop is fitted correctly before using the oven again.

The CPSC will continue to monitor reports involving the model. If new injuries are reported, the commission can expand the recall or press for a stronger remedy. For now, the agency’s message is simple: stop using the oven, get the kit, and do not use the appliance again until the repair is installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Gourmia air fryer ovens are recalled?

The recall covers about 175,951 Gourmia Stainless Steel 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens, model GTF7530, UPC 810002862779, with date codes 3021 to 0126. They were sold exclusively at Target from October 2021 through June 2026 for about $150.

What is the danger?

The spring-loaded glass French doors can close unexpectedly when bumped while a consumer is retrieving hot food, posing a burn hazard. Gourmia received 57 reports of doors closing unexpectedly, including 40 burn injuries to hands or wrists.

What should I do if I own one?

Stop using the oven immediately and contact Gourmia at 888-834-0092 or gourmia.com/recall.asp for a free repair kit. Do not use the oven again until the repair is installed.

How long will the repair kit take to arrive?

Gourmia says the free repair kit is expected to arrive by mail in two to four weeks after an owner registers for it.

Can I get a refund instead of a repair?

The CPSC notice offers a free repair kit as the remedy. Owners who want a refund or replacement should contact Gourmia directly to ask what options are available.

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