CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/powerxl-stuffed-wafflizer-waffle-maker-recalled-due-burn-hazard
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 18, 2023

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

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
Injuries
The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23205

Product Information

Product Name
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers
Number of Units
About 456,000
Imported By
Tristar Products Inc. on behalf of Empower Brands, LLC of Middleton, Wisconsin, after February 17, 2022
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 866-276-0063
Full Contact Information

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.