Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower's Edge Vaporizers Due To Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
Recall 20095 · Mar 19, 2020 · Hawthorne Hydroponics
60,000
units affected
60,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20095
- Date
- Mar 19, 2020
- Company
- Hawthorne Hydroponics
- Units affected
- 60,000
- Product
- Grower's Edge Vaporizers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Hawthorne Hydroponics dealers nationwide, including hydroponic and indoor specialty gardening stores, and online from August 2011 through January 2020 for between $115 and $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grower's edge vaporizers?
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.
What is the 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.
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.