CPSC2020-03-19
Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower's Edge Vaporizers Due To Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
Hawthorne Canada Limited in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Hazard
The vaporizers can overheat, and the vaporized materials can pose a burn risk if spilled or cause a fire if they fall onto a combustible surface. The Deluxe model vaporizer also poses an electrical shock hazard if a consumer touches a small copper piece at the base of the vaporizer while in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund in the form of store credit.
Sold at
Hawthorne Hydroponics dealers nationwide, including hydroponic and indoor specialty gardening stores, and online from August 2011 through January 2020 for between $115 and $140.
Affected count
About 60,000 (In addition, about 340 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Hawthorne received 11 reports of overheating or fire, 9 for the Deluxe and 2 for the commercial model. Hawthorne has received one report of property damage as a result of vaporizer use, apart from damage to the vaporizer itself. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Israel, China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Grower's Edge Vaporizers
Consumer contact
Hawthorne Hydroponics toll-free at 855-913-1678 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.growers-edge.net/ and click on “Recall Notice” or https://www.growers-edge.net/page/recall-notices.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Hawthorne-Hydroponics-Recalls-Growers-Edge-Vaporizers-Due-To-Burn-Shock-and-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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