Empower Brands has recalled approximately 456,000 PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers because hot food or stuffing can be expelled from the device during use or when opened. This recall includes the five-inch Model ESWM02 and seven-inch Model ESWM03 in various colors like black, ocean, and red. The firm has received 34 reports of burn injuries, with some requiring medical attention. Consumers should stop using the waffle makers and contact the manufacturer to receive a free repair kit.
Hot pieces of waffles or stuffing can be expelled from the waffle maker while it is in use or when it is being opened, posing a serious burn risk to users. There have been 34 reports of burn injuries, three of which required professional medical attention.
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.
All date codes are included. Model number and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord. PowerXL logo is located on top of the waffle maker.
All date codes are included. Model number and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord. PowerXL logo is located on top of the waffle maker.
Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch)
Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM03 (seven-inch)
Recalled PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response