Hawthorne Hydroponics is recalling about 400 Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers because they can overheat during use. There have been 5 reports of these units overheating, which creates a serious risk of fire and electrical shock. These black humidifiers feature the "Ideal-Air" logo near the bottom and were sold at various gardening stores nationwide between October 2017 and June 2018 for approximately $500. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for store credit.
The humidifier's internal components can overheat during operation, which may lead to a fire or cause an electrical shock to the user. Five incidents of overheating have been reported to date.
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
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response