CPSC2014-09-03
Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)
Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla
Hazard
Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers, unplug them and contact Great Innovations for a repair kit. Great Innovations is contacting known consumers directly by mail.
Sold at
QVC TV during January 2014 and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in reports of smoke and burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers
Consumer contact
Great Innovations toll-free at (844) 600-1370 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.greatinnovations.tv and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Great-Innovations-Recalls-HumidifiersDon't want to check this manually?
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