Warning
Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #23213
Empower Brands Recalls Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Tristar Products Inc., of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, until February 17, 2022 · PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers
Product Description
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.
Refund
Reported Injuries
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.
411 Press Analysis
Tristar Products Inc., of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, until February 17, 2022 has recalled PowerXL Self-Cleaning Juicers after injury reports prompted CPSC action on June 1, 2023. This recall affects about 469,000 (in addition, about 10,900 were sold in canada). 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. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can obtain a full refund by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
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