Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-05-18). Hazards: burn. Models: ESWM02, ESWM03. About 456,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23205 |
| Published | 2023-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-18 |
| Products | PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers |
| Firm named in the title | Empower Brands |
| Firms | Tristar Products Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida until February 17, 2022 (importer); Tristar Products Inc. on behalf of Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin, after February 17, 2022 (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 456,000 |
| Model numbers | ESWM02, ESWM03 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.
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