Woman's chilling warning after claiming her air fryer caught fire and set her house ablaze
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We don’t often think about it, but accidents can happen at a moment’s notice when it comes to our home appliances.
This was recently brought to light following one terrifying experience of an air fryer ‘bursting into flames’.
Lexi, from Queensland, recalled the terrifying moment when the air fryer purchased from Kmart allegedly burst into flames and sparked a house fire. Lexi said that she and her partner had been using their air fryer for three years prior to the incident.
She also stated that the appliance was not in use and was not switched on when it caught fire last week while her partner was at home.
Her partner battled the flames and called Triple Zero before leaving their home for his own safety.
Sharing her experience on TikTok over the weekend, Lexi explained that she’d never had any problems with the appliance before the accident. She also warned others to be aware of the importance of understanding fire safety protocols in the ‘unlikely event of an electrical fire’.
‘My partner was in the house at the time and he did what he could to try and stop the fire and then made the call to leave and call Triple-0,’ she said in the video.
Lexi added that she’s very thankful her partner made that decision ‘Because it’s not just the fire that is dangerous. It was less than a minute before he couldn’t see anything in the house, and the floors are very slippery because of the ash,’ she said.
According to Lexi, the smoke and fire damage had reached all sections of their rental property. Now, the pair are staying at a friend’s house while they figure out what to do next.
‘Unfortunately, our real estate’s been quite brash and rude about all of it,’ she claimed before adding that she thinks they are only trying to protect their business.
‘But I also think that a little humanity doesn’t go astray,’ she said.
‘We are blessed because he did get out alive.’
You can watch Lexi’s explanation of the events below:
Lexi reminded her viewers to have fire safety conversations with friends and family.
‘Get down low, and go, go, go. I know we learned that in primary school but it is not a joke. The ash makes the floor slippery, and the smoke rises. Get out of the house; your belongings, your stuff, is not as important as you are to your loved ones anyway.’
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services regularly echoes Lexi’s message and urged community members to draft a fire escape plan and to check if there are working smoke alarms in their homes.
According to their safety reminders, the best way to avoid fires from electrical appliances in the kitchen is to unplug the machines when not in use.
‘Kitchen fires can easily start from faulty electrical connections or appliance malfunctions. Always stay in the kitchen and monitor your appliances when in use,’ they said.
They also added more tips on dealing with specific appliances:
‘The safety of our customers and team is our number one priority. We are taking this report extremely seriously and are looking into this customer’s experience with our quality team.’
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This comes after a similar report last January that said another homeowner’s air fryer suddenly burst into flames while she was cooking in her kitchen.
She said that she was using her one-year-old air fryer when she noticed a plastic smell before seeing the machine catch fire. According to her, it quickly escalated into an ‘inferno’ as she unplugged the device from the socket and threw it outside.
According to the woman, she wasn’t expecting this incident to happen since many of her friends and family have air fryers at home and regularly use them.
‘They all say they often leave it cooking while they go and do something else. It is very simple to use and it had been thoroughly cleaned, so I wasn't expecting it,’ she said.
The woman was luckily unharmed and her home remained intact.
Members, we want to emphasise that the air fryer has not been confirmed to be the cause of the fire. We will keep you posted with any updates to this story.
Stay safe and alert, members! Remember, if a fire breaks out in your home, evacuate and call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Also, if you have any fire safety tips or stories to share, then please let us know in the comments below!
This was recently brought to light following one terrifying experience of an air fryer ‘bursting into flames’.
Lexi, from Queensland, recalled the terrifying moment when the air fryer purchased from Kmart allegedly burst into flames and sparked a house fire. Lexi said that she and her partner had been using their air fryer for three years prior to the incident.
She also stated that the appliance was not in use and was not switched on when it caught fire last week while her partner was at home.
Her partner battled the flames and called Triple Zero before leaving their home for his own safety.
Lexi uploaded a video online to share her experience and warn others. Credit: leximeiwan/TikTok
Sharing her experience on TikTok over the weekend, Lexi explained that she’d never had any problems with the appliance before the accident. She also warned others to be aware of the importance of understanding fire safety protocols in the ‘unlikely event of an electrical fire’.
‘My partner was in the house at the time and he did what he could to try and stop the fire and then made the call to leave and call Triple-0,’ she said in the video.
Lexi added that she’s very thankful her partner made that decision ‘Because it’s not just the fire that is dangerous. It was less than a minute before he couldn’t see anything in the house, and the floors are very slippery because of the ash,’ she said.
According to Lexi, the smoke and fire damage had reached all sections of their rental property. Now, the pair are staying at a friend’s house while they figure out what to do next.
‘Unfortunately, our real estate’s been quite brash and rude about all of it,’ she claimed before adding that she thinks they are only trying to protect their business.
‘But I also think that a little humanity doesn’t go astray,’ she said.
‘We are blessed because he did get out alive.’
You can watch Lexi’s explanation of the events below:
Lexi reminded her viewers to have fire safety conversations with friends and family.
‘Get down low, and go, go, go. I know we learned that in primary school but it is not a joke. The ash makes the floor slippery, and the smoke rises. Get out of the house; your belongings, your stuff, is not as important as you are to your loved ones anyway.’
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services regularly echoes Lexi’s message and urged community members to draft a fire escape plan and to check if there are working smoke alarms in their homes.
According to their safety reminders, the best way to avoid fires from electrical appliances in the kitchen is to unplug the machines when not in use.
‘Kitchen fires can easily start from faulty electrical connections or appliance malfunctions. Always stay in the kitchen and monitor your appliances when in use,’ they said.
Remember these fire safety reminders. Image credit: The Seniors Discount Club
They also added more tips on dealing with specific appliances:
- Toasters: Unplug and clean the crumb tray in the toasters regularly to prevent fire during normal use. Remove any crumbs that become stuck to the heating elements. Always unplug your toaster when not in use.
- Coffee machines: The heating element from these devices can start a fire if the thermostat jams in the closed position. The heating element will get hotter and hotter until a fire starts.
- Slow cookers: These have been known to cause fires when left unattended.
‘The safety of our customers and team is our number one priority. We are taking this report extremely seriously and are looking into this customer’s experience with our quality team.’
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This comes after a similar report last January that said another homeowner’s air fryer suddenly burst into flames while she was cooking in her kitchen.
She said that she was using her one-year-old air fryer when she noticed a plastic smell before seeing the machine catch fire. According to her, it quickly escalated into an ‘inferno’ as she unplugged the device from the socket and threw it outside.
Tips on how to put out a kitchen fire. Image credit: The Seniors Discount Club
According to the woman, she wasn’t expecting this incident to happen since many of her friends and family have air fryers at home and regularly use them.
‘They all say they often leave it cooking while they go and do something else. It is very simple to use and it had been thoroughly cleaned, so I wasn't expecting it,’ she said.
The woman was luckily unharmed and her home remained intact.
Stay safe and alert, members! Remember, if a fire breaks out in your home, evacuate and call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Also, if you have any fire safety tips or stories to share, then please let us know in the comments below!
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