PowerXL Model SHL96 and SHL90-SC Self-Cleaning Juicers Recalled Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled juicers and contact Empower Brands for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves PowerXL Models SHL96 and SHL90-C Self-Cleaning Juicers. The products 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 juicer in the case of the SHL96, and on the back of the juicer in the case of the SHL90-SC.
Model |
UPC |
|---|---|
SHL96 |
7-52356-83067-0 |
SHL90-SC |
7-52356-83138-7 |
Issue
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.
As of May 29, 2023, the company has received 1 reported incident in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 260 reports of incidents including 47 reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled juicers and contact Empower Brands for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Empower Brands by telephone toll free at 866-606-2441, by email at juicerrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/juicer or https://powerxlproducts.com and click on “Safety Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Empower Brands, LLC.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 10,951 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 468,969 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 2020 to August 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China.
Details
Distributor
Tristar Products Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA until February 17, 2022, and after February 17, 2022
Spectrum Brands Canada, Inc. of Mississauga, ON, CANADA
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