Britons should check their homes for PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers, which have been recalled due to safety concerns.
Those who have purchased the product have been told to “stop using it immediately” or risk being burned.
PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer Waffle Makers
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Waffle Maker
Brand: PowerXL
Models: ESWM02 (5 inch) and ESWM03 (7 inch)
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: Black waffle-making machines available in a five-inch and seven-inch size
‘Consumers in possession of any affected waffle makers should stop using them immediately’
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) told Britons: “The product presents a risk of burns as it has been identified that hot pieces of the waffle or stuffing can be expelled during use, or upon opening the product.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
“The products have been recalled from end users. Consumers in possession of any affected waffle makers should stop using them immediately.
“Access the Prod Protect website to obtain a free latch adaptor part and written instructions to complete the required repair: https://recall.prodprotect.com/wafflizer.”
The official product recall reads: “Empower Brands of Middleton, WI Recalls Stuffed Wafflizer Models ESWM02 and ESWM03 due to the potential for food material to be expelled from the unit due to pressure buildup from steam and food material during cooking when a unit is overfilled and latched.
“When the unit is then unlatched, the accumulated pressure release may have the potential to expel food material.”
Britons were told how to identify if their product was affected by the recall. Shoppers were advised: “This recall only affects Wafflizer Models ESWM02 and ESWM03.
“You can check the model of affected Wafflizer waffle makers by looking at the rating label. The rating label is located on a tab on the power cord.”
“If you have a Wafflizer that is affected by this recall, immediately stop using the recalled product. You may register for this recall by clicking the ‘Register’ button below to receive a free latch adapter clip.
“If you have questions or concerns, you may call our recall assistance helpline toll-free at 1-866-276-0063.”
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Additional information
PSD number: 2311-0246
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product recalls must be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. Britons were recently warned that a vacuum poses a “fire and explosion” risk.
