Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 18215. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 18215 has the recall date 5 Sep 2018. The notice names the firm Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology. The recall has about 400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 400 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers, About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 | Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Sunlight Supply Inc., of Vancouver, Wash., Hawthorne Hydroponics, of Vancouver, Wash., purchased Sunlight Supply's assets on June 4, 2018 |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 400Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls on the register that name Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18215. https://recallregister.com/product/8391-hawthorne-hydroponics-recalls-humidifiers-due-to-fire-and-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18215 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18215?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18215?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada)