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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 456,000 units
Recall No. 23-205 Published May 18, 2023

PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers

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. 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 – October 2022 for $30 to $60.

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Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch)
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Recalled PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five-inch)

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Affected model numbers
ESWM02

Why it was recalled

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.

44
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

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

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 456,000
Made inChina
Sold atWalmart, 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
Sales periodJuly 2021 – October 2022
Price$30 to $60

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-276-0063
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT
Email

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