Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower's Edge Vaporizers Due To Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-03-19). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock, fall. About 60,000 units in the US and 340 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20095 |
| Published | 2020-03-19 |
| Last updated | 2020-03-19 |
| Products | Grower's Edge Vaporizers |
| Firm named in the title | Hawthorne Hydroponics |
| Firms | Hawthorne Canada Limited in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (importer); Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC, in Vancouver, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Israel |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 340 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00870883000608, 00870883005795 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Hawthorne Hydroponics dealers nationwide, including hydroponic and indoor specialty gardening stores, and online from August 2011 through January 2020 for between $115 and $140. |
Description
This recall involves the Deluxe and Commercial models of the Grower's Edge Vaporizer sold by Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC for use in hydroponic growing. The Deluxe vaporizer has a yellow, aluminum body and adjustable vaporizing cup, and the Commercial model has a stainless steel plate and adjustable vaporizing cup. The following model numbers, which are visible on the packaging, are included in the recall: Model Model Number UPC Deluxe Vaporizer 704050 870883005795 Commercial Vaporizer 740650 870883000608
Hazard
The vaporizers can overheat, and the vaporized materials can pose a burn risk if spilled or cause a fire if they fall onto a combustible surface. The Deluxe model vaporizer also poses an electrical shock hazard if a consumer touches a small copper piece at the base of the vaporizer while in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund in the form of store credit.
Incidents and injuries
Hawthorne received 11 reports of overheating or fire, 9 for the Deluxe and 2 for the commercial model. Hawthorne has received one report of property damage as a result of vaporizer use, apart from damage to the vaporizer itself. No injuries have been reported.
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