Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard
USEmpower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch) and Model ESWM03 (seven-inch) Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers. The waffle makers were sold in 11 colors including black, white, red, cinnamon, gray, lavender, lemon, ocean, slate, seafoam and sage. The PowerXL logo is located on top of the waffle maker. The product measures approximately 5 inches in diameter (Model ESWM02), or 7 inches in diameter (Model ESWM03). The model numbers and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord, with all date codes included in this recall.
Affected Products
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Empower-Brands-Recalls-PowerXL-Stuffed-Wafflizer-Waffle-Makers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/powerxl-ESWM02.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/powerxl-ESWM03.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM03 (seven-inch) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/powerxl-wafflizer.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers |
| Hazards › Name | Hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker during use or upon opening the product, posing a burn risk to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention. |
| Products › Name | PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 456,000 |
| Recall I D | 9626 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five inch) and Model ESWM03 (seven inch) Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free latch adaptor part and written instructions to complete the repair. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Tristar Products Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida until February 17, 2022 |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Tristar Products Inc. on behalf of Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin, after February 17, 2022 |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam's Club and other home goods stores nationwide and online at www.QVC.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com and other websites from July 2021 through October 2022 for between $30 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch) and Model ESWM03 (seven-inch) Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers. The waffle makers were sold in 11 colors including black, white, red, cinnamon, gray, lavender, lemon, ocean, slate, seafoam and sage. The PowerXL logo is located on top of the waffle maker. The product measures approximately 5 inches in diameter (Model ESWM02), or 7 inches in diameter (Model ESWM03). The model numbers and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord, with all date codes included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 23205 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/powerxl-stuffed-wafflizer-waffle-maker-recalled-due-burn-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | Empower Brands toll-free at 866-276-0063 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at wafflizerrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/wafflizer or https://powerxlproducts.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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