Black & Decker 6-Slice Crisp N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven
Wait for Black+Decker to disclose interior nonstick coating chemistry.
This air fry toaster oven features a nonstick interior with undisclosed composition and PFAS status from Black+Decker. You lack manufacturer transparency or independent lab testing for informed choice.
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Ninja
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75/100 safety
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Material
Stainless steel exterior; interior nonstick coating composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Black & Decker 6-Slice Crisp N Bake Air is made of, ingredients and materials
The Black & Decker 6-Slice Crisp N Bake has a stainless steel exterior (food-safe, non-leaching) but an interior nonstick coating of unspecified chemistry. The manufacturer has not publicly disclosed whether this coating contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon-type Teflon-family coating) or PFAS-free alternatives. Nonstick coatings are common in air fryer ovens and typically present lower concern under normal use, but composition opacity is the core concern here.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
PFAS
If the interior coating is Teflon-type coating-based and overheated or scratched, it could release fumes. The undisclosed composition means this risk cannot be quantified; normal air frying temperatures present lower risk for degradation, but no public testing of this model's coating under stress is available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating flaking into food
Continued use of a degrading nonstick surface can result in microscopic coating fragments in food, though this is typically not acutely toxic. Visible peeling or bubbling is a replacement trigger.
What’s reassuring
Stainless steel exterior corrosion and leaching
The exterior stainless steel construction (typically 304 or 430 grade) does not pose a known leaching or off-gassing hazard under normal kitchen use. No recalls or complaints related to this material are on record for this model.
Heating element burn risk and accessible hot surfaces
This is not a material hazard but a design consideration; air fryer ovens have hot coils and surfaces. This model is not known for abnormal burn risk compared to the category. Standard caution (keep hands clear, allow cooling time) applies.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public reports of odor, VOC complaints, or off-gassing issues are available for this model. Stainless steel dominates the external housing, minimizing this risk relative to fully plastic competitors.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Black & Decker has not issued public commitments or third-party certifications regarding PFAS avoidance in small appliances. The brand maintains a general silence on nonstick coating chemistry across its product line. This stands in contrast to competitors like Ninja and Cosori, which have begun disclosing coating type or pursuing PFAS-free alternatives. No recalls or safety actions specific to this model are on record as of available public data.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream air fryer ovens (Ninja, Cosori, Instant Pot, Crux) use nonstick interiors with similar opacity around PFAS disclosure. Premium or eco-focused alternatives (e.g., some Philips or GreenPan models) increasingly specify non-Teflon-type coating coatings. The Black & Decker sits in the mid-market affordability tier where disclosure lags behind higher-priced competitors. It is not an outlier in safety standards but also not a leader in transparency.
If you buy it
Never preheat above manufacturer spec (typically 400-450F) and avoid heating empty for prolonged periods, which can degrade nonstick coatings. Hand-wash the nonstick surfaces rather than dishwashing to extend coating life. Replace the unit if coating visibly peels, flakes, or discolors, as this signals degradation. Contact Black & Decker customer service to request written confirmation of the nonstick coating material; if refused or vague, prioritize its eventual replacement with a brand that discloses PFAS status.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Black+Decker has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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