Empower Brands is recalling over 400,000 waffle makers for a defect that may cause the batter or filling to spill out during use or upon opening the product’s lid. This can result in serious burn injuries to the skin and other parts of the body. The recall is for the PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle maker, model numbers ESWM02 and ESWM03. Measurements for the product are approximately 5 inches or 7 inches in diameter, which were sold in eleven colors, including black, red, white, lavender, lemon, sage, and seafoam.
Please stop using the waffle maker immediately, as they have been associated with 30 plus incidents of burn injuries. Empower Brands has asked consumer to contact them directly in order to receive a free latch adaptor, which the user can install on their own. But the company owes much more to those that have been injured by this product, which is where we can be of help. For more information on your legal rights, contact the product injury lawsuit attorneys of Normandie Law Firm.
Burn Injuries from a Defective Waffle Maker
So far, there have been 34 reports of burn injuries from these waffle makers, with three people requiring medical attention due to the severity of their injury. Waffle batter, stuffing, and other ingredients can reach scalding temperatures while they’re inside a waffle maker. That can lead to serious burn-related complications, such as:
- Intense pain, swelling, and inflammation
- Blisters, oozing, and other signs of infection
- Sepsis or toxic shock
- Permanent damage to underlying tissues and nerves
- Significant scarring and other disfiguring injuries
What to Do if You’ve been Burned by a Recalled Waffle Maker
- Capture evidence of the harm you’ve suffered by taking photos of your injuries and the product that caused the accident. If there is any damage to your home and/or belongings, make sure to take pictures of that as well.
- Go to a hospital immediately, since burn injuries are prone to infections and other serious health issues.
- Contact the manufacturer as soon as possible to report your accident, but do not accept anything they offer, such as a refund or free repair service.
- Save your medical records and anything else that can prove you are owed compensation from the manufacturer, like proof of lost time at work and statements from witnesses.
- Reach out to an experienced recall lawyer to discuss your rights and legal options.
Class Action Claim on Behalf of Accident Victims
Around 456,000 waffle makers are being recalled by Empower Brands, the maker of PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers. The potential for injuries numbers into the thousands, which may have you asking, “How can I join a class action lawsuit on this case?” The first step is to contact our law firm and talk to a lawyer with experience in defective product injury claims. Though we are still in the early stage with this recall, we believe it’s only a matter of time before there are class action lawsuits and mass torts on these cases. To learn more about the legal actions you can take as a product injury accident victim, contact us today.
Contact the Product Recall Lawyers of Normandie
Normandie Law Firm is ready to fight for you and the settlement you deserve if you’ve been harmed by a recalled PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer waffle maker. Burn injuries leave behind physical and mental injuries that can stay with you for life, and manufacturers need to be held accountable when they sell a defective product.
We will provide you with a free initial consultation, where you can decide if we are the right firm to represent you. If so, you pay absolutely nothing under the Zero Fee Guarantee. Legal fees are covered by the product manufacturer as a part of your compensation award. If we don’t bring you payment from a product liability lawsuit, you won’t be responsible for any of our expenses.
Please take this opportunity to give us a call and schedule a free case review with a product recall injury attorney.
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