Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-05). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. About 400 units in the US and 70 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18215 |
| Published | 2018-09-05 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-05 |
| Products | Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Hawthorne Hydroponics |
| Firms | Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Sunlight Supply Inc., of Vancouver, Wash., Hawthorne Hydroponics, of Vancouver, Wash., purchased Sunlight Supply's assets on June 4, 2018 (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Units (Canada) | 70 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | GreenCoast Hydroponics, Growers House, Hydro Pros, Urban Garden Center, Red Flag Products stores and other gardening stores nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for about $500. |
Description
This recall involves Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers. The recalled humidifiers are black and have the "Ideal-Air" logo printed near the bottom.
Hazard
The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price in the form of store credit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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