T-Fal SERIE F58-M1

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250110-6A570-2147333978. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Product: T-fal SERIE F58-M1 (The T-fal 3.5L Deep Fryer with Oil Filtration System is a stainless steel countertop appliance designed for home use. It features a 1700W heating element, adjustable temperature control, and a digital timer. The fryer includes an integrated oil filtration system intended to simplify the reuse and storage of cooking oil. The oil filtration system uses a removable oil container with a built-in spout for pouring. The lid on the oil container is designed to secure the contents during storage and pouring. The product advertises dishwasher-safe parts for ease of cleaning and claims to deliver perfect golden crispy results. Key Components: Oil Filtration System: A removable container for filtering and storing oil after use. Pouring Spout: Built into the oil container for transferring oil with minimal mess. Lid: A plastic lid designed to cover the oil container, which should stay in place during pouring but has proven to detach easily during use. Frying Basket: A stainless steel basket for holding food during frying. Temperature Control and Timer: Adjustable settings to manage cooking temperatures and times. Dimensions: Approximately 18 x 13 x 14 inches Weight: 12.4 lbs Material: Stainless steel body, plastic components for the lid and spout). Incident: Description of Incident: While using the T-fal 3.5L Deep Fryer with Oil Filtration System, I attempted to pour peanut oil from the oil container using the built-in spout. During this process, the lid of the oil container detached unexpectedly, causing approximately one gallon of peanut oil to spill onto the counter and under the stove. This design flaw created a significant fire hazard, as peanut oil is highly flammable and could have ignited had the stove been on at the time of the spill. Hazard Description: The lid of the oil container does not secure tightly enough to withstand the normal us