Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)
Recall 14750 · Sep 3, 2014 · Great Innovations
70,000
units affected
70,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14750
- Date
- Sep 3, 2014
- Company
- Great Innovations
- Units affected
- 70,000
- Product
- Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers
- Product type
- Humidifiers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Air Innovations branded Ultrasonic Clean Mist humidifiers with mood lights. Model number MH-407 and date code MX1342, MX1343, MX1344, MX1344, MX1345 or MX1346 are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the humidifier. The recalled humidifiers are 15 inches high and were sold in four colors: black, silver, red and blue. A mood light button and the words "Air Innovations" are on the front of the one-gallon humidifiers. QVC item number V32459 is printed on the packing slip shipped with the humidifier.
What can happen
Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers, unplug them and contact Great Innovations for a repair kit. Great Innovations is contacting known consumers directly by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in reports of smoke and burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- QVC TV during January 2014 and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ultrasonic clean mist humidifiers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers, unplug them and contact Great Innovations for a repair kit. Great Innovations is contacting known consumers directly by mail.
What is the hazard?
Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.