Aldi recalls deep fryer due to burn hazard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Aldi has recalled its Ambiano mini deep fryers, due to a problem with the heating element.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the element can overheat, which poses a fire and burn hazard. There have been three reports of the deep fryers catching fire.

The units were sold nationwide from February to March and include:

• Stainless Steel Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer with barcode 20072483
• Red Ambiano Mini Deep Fryer with barcode20072490

Consumers with the fryer should immediately stop using it and return it to an Aldi store for a full refund.