Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 18215 · Sep 5, 2018 · Hawthorne Hydroponics
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18215
- Date
- Sep 5, 2018
- Company
- Hawthorne Hydroponics
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ideal-air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.
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.