Recalls / 2023-05-18

Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard

23205 · Recalled 2023-05-18 · CPSC page

Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch)

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers		About 456,000

Parties

Importers: Tristar Products Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida until February 17, 2022, Tristar Products Inc. on behalf of Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin, after February 17, 2022
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam's Club, other home goods, online at www.QVC.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com, other websites, $60.

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.

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Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM03 (seven-inch)

Recalled PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers

Source: CPSC recall 23205. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.