Empower Brands PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Recall
Burn Hazard.
CPSC recall #23205 · announced May 18, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
How to identify the recalled product
| Product | PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers |
| Units recalled | About 456,000 |
The recall
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.
Reported incidents
The firm has received 44 reports of incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.
What consumers should do now
Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.
Empower Brands toll-free at 866-276-0063 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Empower Brands Recalls PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers Due to Burn Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice