Moulinex Al201810 1.6l Air Fryer Refurbished Clear 6 Liters / EU Plug 220V
Avoid until Moulinex discloses the non-stick coating material.
The nonstick basket coating on this air fryer isn't disclosed by Moulinex or visible in product specs. No public commitment to PFAS-free materials or third-party verification exists.
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Material
Nonstick-coated cooking basket; coating type unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Teflon-type coating degradation and fume emission
If the basket uses traditional Teflon-type coating nonstick, overheating above 400°F can release fluorine-based fumes that cause polymer-fume fever in humans and are fatal to pet birds. Moulinex has not confirmed the coating type, so risk cannot be ruled out.
Coating flaking and ingestion
Refurbished units may have microscopic or developing coating damage not visible on inspection. Flaked coating particles in food are unlikely to cause acute harm but represent a quality degradation risk over the product's remaining lifespan.
Electrical safety on 220V refurbished unit
Refurbished units have been used and reassembled; EU plug 220V air fryers carry a fire or shock risk if internal insulation or cord has degraded. Verify the product includes a current EU safety certification mark (CE) and consider requesting a safety test certificate from the seller.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching from heating element housing
Air fryer models commonly use aluminum housings and heating elements. Direct food contact is not typical, so leaching into food is unlikely; however, steam and condensation around the element over years of use could theoretically promote minor corrosion. No recalls or complaints are on record for this model.
VOC off-gassing from internal components
Plastic housing and insulation in air fryers can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during initial heating, particularly in refurbished units that may have been stored in suboptimal conditions. Airing out the unit with ventilation during first few uses is prudent; no specific data on this model is available.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This air fryer uses a nonstick-coated cooking basket, but Moulinex has not publicly disclosed whether the coating is Teflon-type coating (traditional Teflon), ceramic, or proprietary. The heating element reaches high temperatures (typically 200-400°C in air fryers), which matters because Teflon-type coating coatings can degrade and release fumes if overheated, while ceramic alternatives carry lower thermal risk. The refurbished status means the basket has prior use history; any microscopic coating damage may not be visible but could worsen with continued heating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Moulinex (owned by Groupe SEB) does not proactively disclose nonstick coating chemistry on product pages or safety documentation. The brand has no published PFAS elimination timeline or third-party certifications (such as GreenGuard or non-Teflon-type coating guarantees) for this model. Groupe SEB subsidiaries have faced no major recalls tied to nonstick fume or coating hazards, but this silence on material composition is a compliance gap for health-conscious buyers.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream air fryers (Instant Pot, Cosori, Ninja) also use unspecified nonstick coatings, so this unit is typical rather than an outlier. However, some brands (notably Emeril Lagasse and select Cosori models) now market ceramic or Teflon-type coating-free baskets with full ingredient transparency. At the refurbished price point, this Moulinex offers standard features but forces you to accept coating uncertainty that newer models from transparent brands avoid.
If you buy it
Inspect the basket under bright light before first use for visible cracks, peeling, or discoloration. Keep cooking temperature at or below 400°F (200°C) to minimize thermal stress on the coating. Do not use aerosol cooking sprays (they damage nonstick); instead use a damp cloth or oil brush. Replace the basket if coating visibly flakes or peels; contact Moulinex for part availability on refurbished units, which may be limited.
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
- Moulinex has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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