Recall #18-215 · Published September 5, 2018

Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers

Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers from Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade on September 5, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Ideal-Air humidifier
Recalled Ideal-Air humidifier
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Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number
18-215
Units
About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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.
Importer
Sunlight Supply Inc., of Vancouver, Wash., Hawthorne Hydroponics, of Vancouver, Wash., purchased Sunlight Supply's assets on June 4, 2018

Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers

Recall contact information

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. ?????

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