Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9626.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9626.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9626.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a toys recall: Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on May 18, 2023 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 456,000 units are potentially affected.