Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Recall 23213 · Jun 1, 2023 · Empower Brands
469,000
units affected
469,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23213
- Date
- Jun 1, 2023
- Company
- Empower Brands
- Units affected
- 469,000
- Product
- PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves PowerXL Models SHL96 and SHL90-SC Self-Cleaning Juicers. They are countertop, brushed stainless steel, self-cleaning juicers, with a built-in automatic shut-off system. The PowerXL logo is located on the front of the juicer. The model numbers and UPC codes are printed on the bottom of the Model SHL96 and on the back of the SHL90-SC juicer. Model UPC SHL96 7-52356-83067-0 SHL90-SC 7-52356-83138-7
What can happen
The juicers can rupture during use, striking consumers and posing a laceration hazard, or can leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ingestion hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Empower Brands is aware of 261 reports of incidents including 47 reports of injuries, some of which involved severe cuts requiring emergency treatment, stitches, bruises and ingestion of small particles requiring medical attention.
- Sold at
- Model SHL90-SC was sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com and model SHL96 was sold at BJ's Wholesale Club, CVS, Kohl's, Marshall's, Target, T.J. Maxx, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, including online at www.amazon.com from September 2020 through August...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled powerxl self-cleaning juicers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The juicers can rupture during use, striking consumers and posing a laceration hazard, or can leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ingestion hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.