Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

CPSC issued Product Safety Warning No. 27-033 on October 15, 2026 after receiving dozens of burn reports, including at least one injury involving scarring consistent with a second-degree burn. No conventional manufacturer-supported recall is available. Consumers should stop using the affected ovens and follow CPSC’s instructions for disposal rather than continue using the appliance.

Quick Facts

• The affected products are Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens equipped with French doors.
• The spring-loaded doors can suddenly close on a user’s arms while the oven is hot.
• CPSC is aware of dozens of reported burns, including at least one involving second-degree burn scarring.
• CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using the affected ovens and dispose of them properly.

Latest Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Safety Developments

October 2026

October 23, 2026 – CPSC’s Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven safety warning remains active, instructing consumers to stop using affected MAXX and MAXX Advance ovens with French doors. Unlike a conventional recall offering a refund, repair, or replacement, CPSC directs consumers to dispose of the defective ovens because no company is conducting a recall remedy. [1]

October 15, 2026 – CPSC issued Product Safety Warning No. 27-033 after its investigation found that the ovens’ French doors can unexpectedly close on a consumer’s arms while the appliance is operating. The agency reported dozens of burn injuries, including at least one report of scarring reflecting second-degree burns. [1]

October 15, 2026 – CPSC also explained that Team International Group of America Inc. and Kalorik LLC, the original importers, had gone out of business and could not conduct a recall. According to the agency, The Legacy Companies LLC, which currently owns the Kalorik brand, declined to participate in a recall of the affected ovens. [1]

What Is the Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Safety Warning?

The warning applies to Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens equipped with bilateral French doors. These countertop appliances combine air frying, baking, roasting, broiling, and other cooking functions in an oven-style enclosure.

CPSC determined that the spring-loaded French doors can close unexpectedly while the appliance is hot. A consumer reaching into the oven can therefore have an arm contacted or trapped by a hot door, creating a serious burn hazard.

Is the Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Actually Recalled?

No formal company-supported recall remedy is currently available. CPSC issued a product safety warning rather than announcing a traditional voluntary recall with a repair, replacement, or refund.

The distinction matters because the original importers, Team International Group of America Inc. and Kalorik LLC, are no longer operating. CPSC states that The Legacy Companies LLC, the current owner of the Kalorik brand, declined to participate in a recall.

As a result, consumers are being instructed to stop using and dispose of the affected ovens rather than contact a manufacturer for a recall remedy.

Which Kalorik Air Fryer Ovens Are Affected?

CPSC identifies Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens with French doors as the affected products.

The ovens generally have:

• A metal countertop oven frame
• Two spring-loaded glass French doors
• Metal door handles
• MAXX or MAXX Advance branding
• Multiple possible SKU, item, or model numbers

CPSC cautions that the ovens were sold under various SKUs, item numbers, and model numbers. Differences may relate to included accessories or the type of display panel rather than the underlying French-door design.

Why Are Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Ovens Dangerous?

CPSC’s investigation found that the French doors can suddenly close on a consumer’s arms while the oven is operating. Because the doors and surrounding oven surfaces can become extremely hot, unexpected contact can produce significant thermal burns.

The MAXX product line has been marketed with spring-assisted French doors designed to open together using one hand. Kalorik has also marketed MAXX ovens as reaching temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit for functions such as searing and grilling. [2]

The hazard identified by CPSC is specifically the unexpected closing of the hot French doors, not ordinary contact with a hot oven during normal use.

How Many Burn Injuries Have Been Reported?

CPSC states that it is aware of dozens of reported burns involving the affected Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Ovens.

At least one reported injury involved scarring consistent with a second-degree burn. CPSC does not provide a precise total number of incidents or burns in its October 15 warning.

What Is a Second-Degree Burn?

Second-degree burns damage the outer layer of skin and the layer beneath it. They can cause pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. [3]

Burns can also result in scarring, and treatment depends on the depth, cause, and extent of the injury. More serious burns may require professional wound care or other medical treatment. [3]

Where Were Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Ovens Sold?

CPSC states that the affected ovens were sold nationwide at Walmart, Home Depot, specialty retailers, and through online sellers including Kalorik.com and Amazon.com.

Team International Group of America Inc. and Kalorik LLC sold the products from April 2020 through January 8, 2024. The Legacy Companies LLC imported and sold the products after June 23, 2025.

Where Were the Air Fryer Ovens Manufactured?

CPSC identifies China as the country of manufacture for the affected Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens.

Consumers should focus on the product design and CPSC warning rather than relying only on a particular SKU because the agency states that affected ovens may carry various model, SKU, and item numbers.

What Should Consumers Do With a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven?

CPSC urges consumers to stop using the affected ovens immediately.

Because no recall remedy is being provided, consumers are instructed to dispose of the ovens following applicable local hazardous-waste disposal procedures. Owners should not continue using an affected oven simply because it has not previously malfunctioned.

Why Is There No Refund or Replacement Program?

CPSC states that the original importers, Team International Group of America Inc. and Kalorik LLC, have gone out of business and therefore cannot conduct a recall.

The agency further states that The Legacy Companies LLC, the current owner of the Kalorik brand, declined to participate in a recall. Consequently, CPSC has advised consumers to dispose of the ovens rather than wait for a repair, replacement, or refund.

Can I Report a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Injury?

Yes. CPSC asks consumers to report incidents involving Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Ovens and other product-related injuries through SaferProducts.gov.

Someone who suffered a burn may also want to preserve photographs of the appliance and injury, purchase records, model information, medical records, and any communications involving the product.

How Can Consumers Reduce Cooking Burn Risks?

CPSC generally advises consumers to remain in the kitchen while cooking and to keep combustible items away from cooking areas. These general precautions do not make an affected Kalorik MAXX oven safe to continue using because CPSC specifically directs owners to stop using the product. [4]

The appropriate response to the MAXX warning is therefore to discontinue use and follow CPSC’s disposal instructions rather than attempt to manage the defective door mechanism through additional caution.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers who own or used a Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance Air Fryer Oven with French doors may possess a product covered by the CPSC warning.

A person who suffered a burn after one of the spring-loaded French doors suddenly closed may want to preserve the oven, photographs, model and purchase information, witness accounts, medical records, and documentation of resulting losses until receiving legal guidance about preservation and disposal.

What Evidence May Matter in a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Claim?

• The Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance air fryer oven
• Photographs of the oven and French-door mechanism
• Model, SKU, or item number
• Purchase receipts or online order records
• Photographs of burns or scarring
• Emergency room or medical treatment records
• Witness information
• CPSC incident reports or correspondence
• Documentation of lost income or other damages

Product-liability claims generally depend on evidence connecting the alleged product defect with the injury and resulting damages.

Who May Be Liable for a Kalorik Air Fryer Burn Injury?

Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable state law. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, sellers, brand owners, and other companies within a product’s chain of distribution may potentially be evaluated after an alleged defective-product injury.

Possible claims may involve design defect, manufacturing defect, failure to warn, negligence, breach of warranty, or other legal theories. The CPSC warning itself does not automatically establish civil liability in an individual claim.

Current Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit and Warning Status

The documented federal action is CPSC Product Safety Warning No. 27-033, issued October 15, 2026. It directs consumers to immediately stop using affected Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens with French doors.

This action differs from a conventional recall because no participating company is currently offering a refund, repair, or replacement. CPSC instead recommends disposal of the ovens under local hazardous-waste procedures.

The cited CPSC, Kalorik, and medical materials do not themselves announce a nationwide class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or coordinated personal-injury settlement concerning the French-door hazard. Individual legal review may still be appropriate for consumers who suffered documented burn injuries.

Do I Qualify for a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Claim?

• Did you own or use a Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance Air Fryer Oven with French doors?
• Did one or both hot French doors suddenly close on your arm or hand?
• Did the incident cause a burn, scarring, or other medically documented injury?
• Can you document the oven, incident, medical treatment, or resulting losses?

Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the oven, alleged door malfunction, injury, medical evidence, damages, potentially responsible entities, and applicable filing deadlines.

Legal Process for a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Claim

1. Free case review. An attorney reviews the affected air fryer oven, alleged door malfunction, injury, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include the appliance, photographs, purchase records, CPSC reports, witness information, and medical records.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a product-liability lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult engineering or medical experts, and discuss possible resolution.
5. Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts.

Compensation in a Kalorik Air Fryer Burn Injury Case

Depending on the circumstances, damages may include emergency treatment, burn care, surgery, rehabilitation, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring, future medical expenses, and other losses permitted under applicable law.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Important Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Safety Developments

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
CPSC MAXX Air Fryer Warning	October 2026	Product Safety Warning	Active	[1]	Stop use immediately
Burn Injury Reports	October 2026	CPSC Investigation	Documented	[1]	Dozens of burns reported
Recall Participation Status	October 2026	Remedy Status	No Recall Remedy	[1]	Current brand owner declined

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit?

The Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit topic concerns potential product-liability claims involving burn injuries allegedly caused by unexpectedly closing French doors. Individual claims generally require evidence connecting the door hazard with a documented injury and resulting damages.

Which Kalorik air fryers are affected?

CPSC identifies MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens equipped with spring-loaded bilateral French doors. The ovens may carry different SKU, item, or model numbers depending on accessories and display configurations.

Why are Kalorik MAXX air fryer ovens dangerous?

CPSC found that the French doors can suddenly close on a consumer’s arms while the oven is operating. Contact with the hot doors can cause serious thermal burns.

How many people were burned?

CPSC states that it is aware of dozens of reported burns. At least one report involved scarring consistent with a second-degree burn.

Is there a Kalorik MAXX air fryer recall?

CPSC has issued a stop-use product safety warning rather than a conventional manufacturer-supported recall. The original importers are no longer operating, and CPSC says the current Kalorik brand owner declined to participate in a recall.

Will Kalorik replace or refund the affected oven?

CPSC does not identify a repair, refund, or replacement program for the affected ovens. Instead, consumers are advised to stop using them and dispose of them in accordance with local hazardous-waste requirements.

Where were the affected ovens sold?

The ovens were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, specialty retailers, Kalorik.com, Amazon.com, and other online sellers. Sales occurred during multiple periods beginning in April 2020.

Can I file a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit?

A consumer who suffered a documented burn after an affected French door allegedly closed unexpectedly may warrant individual legal review. The CPSC warning does not automatically establish liability, and any claim depends on defect evidence, causation, injury, damages, and applicable law.

Do I Have a Kalorik MAXX Air Fryer Oven Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one suffered a serious burn after the French doors on a Kalorik MAXX or MAXX Advance Air Fryer Oven unexpectedly closed, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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References

[1] https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2027/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Kalorik-MAXX-Air-Fryer-Ovens-with-French-Doors-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-Hazard

[2] https://www.kalorik.com/pages/maxx%C2%AE-family

[3] https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html

[4] https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/home-fire/recipe-safer-cooking