CPSC2023-05-18
Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard
Tristar Products Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida until February 17, 2022
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 456,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Empower-Brands-Recalls-PowerXL-Stuffed-Wafflizer-Waffle-Makers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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