Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards:

Recall Date: September 5, 2018
Recall Number: 18-215

Recall Summary

Name of Product:
Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers

Hazard:

The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.

Remedy: Refund

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.

Consumer Contact:

Sunlight Supply toll-free at 888-582-2762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at RMA@sunlightsupply.com or online at www.sunlightsupply.com and click on “Voluntary Recall” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/H...umidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards

Recall Details

Units:
About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada)

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.

Manufacturer(s):

Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China

Importer(s):

Sunlight Supply Inc., of Vancouver, Wash., Hawthorne Hydroponics, of Vancouver, Wash., purchased Sunlight Supply’s assets on June 4, 2018

Manufactured In:

China