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What’s the Problem?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice, this recall affects PowerXL Model ESWM02 (5 inch) and Model ESWM03 (7 inch) Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers, [1].
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, CPSC said. The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.
The waffle makers were sold online and at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam’s Club, and other home goods stores nationwide from July 2021 through October 2022 for between $30 and $60.
Affected PowerXL Wafflizers were sold in the following colors: black, white, red, cinnamon, gray, lavender, lemon, ocean, slate, seafoam, and sage. The “PowerXL” logo is located on top of the waffle maker. The model numbers and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord, with all date codes affected by the recall.
If you purchased a waffle maker that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately and contact Empower Brands to receive a free latch adaptor part and written instructions to complete the repair.
This recall began on May 18, 2023.
Pressure Cooker Burn Injuries
Much like the problems that led to the Wafflizer recall, the CPSC has issued multiple recalls in recent years over design defects in pressure cookers that have allowed scalding hot contents to be ejected on to consumers, causing serious burn injuries.
Design flaws have been associated many popular brands, including Instant Pot, Tristar Power Pressure Cooker, Sunbeam Crock-Pot, Ninja Foodi, NuWave Nutri-Pot and others, which lawsuits claim were manufactured with inadequate safety features that allow the lid to be opened while the hot contents are still cooking under pressure.
Newer pressure cookers are marketed as containing safety features like automatically locking lids, anti-block pressure release valves and other measures, which are intended to prevent the devices from exploding. However, users are still reporting severe burns and other injuries.
For this reason, a growing number of pressure cooker lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers across the U.S.
FAQs
How do I prove that a defective PowerXL Wafflizer caused my injuries?
To prove that a defective PowerXL Wafflizer caused your injuries, you can provide evidence such as medical records, accident reports, expert testimony, documentation of the defect, and photographs or videos of the incident.
Can I sue the retailer that sold me the defective PowerXL Wafflizer if it caused harm?
Yes, you can sue the retailer if they sold you a defective product. Retailers can be held liable for selling defective or dangerous products that result in consumer injuries.
What should I do if I still have the defective PowerXL Wafflizer in my possession?
Stop using the product immediately, retain the waffle maker and any relevant documentation as evidence, and consult with your attorney for further instructions.
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If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury from a PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Maker, you should contact our lawyers at Schmidt & Clark, LLP immediately by using the form below or calling our defective product law firm toll-free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 588-0600 to schedule a free case review and legal options.
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References:
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Empower-Brands-Recalls-PowerXL-Stuffed-Wafflizer-Waffle-Makers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard