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Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Recalled 2018-09-05. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 400Units

2018-09-05Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: 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.
The hazard: The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.
Injuries: The firm is aware of 5 incidents of the humidifier overheating. No injuries have been reported.
The 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.

The details

Products	Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers
Made by	Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd
Imported by	Sunlight Supply Inc
Made in	China
CPSC recall number	18215

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.