CPSCGeneral Alert
Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QV...
Published: September 3, 2014Recall ID: 14750Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Air Innovations branded Ultrasonic Clean Mist humidifiers with mood lights. Model number MH-407 and date code MX1342, MX1343, MX1344, MX1344, MX1345 or MX1346 are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the humidifier. The recalled humidifiers are 15 inches high and were sold in four colors: black, silver, red and blue. A mood light button and the words "Air Innovations" are on the front of the one-gallon humidifiers. QVC item number V32459 is printed on the packing slip shipped with the humidifier.
Affected Products
Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Great-Innovations-Recalls-Humidifiers |
| Title | Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14750.Four%2520colors%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Great Innovations Clean Mist Humidifier |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14750.GI_Label800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Identification Labels on Great Innovations Clean Mist Humidifier |
| Hazards › Name | Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in reports of smoke and burning odors. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers |
| Products › Type | Humidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2005 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 70,000 |
| Recall I D | 1829 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla |
| Retailers › Name | QVC TV during January 2014 and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55. |
| Recall Date | 2014-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Air Innovations branded Ultrasonic Clean Mist humidifiers with mood lights. Model number MH-407 and date code MX1342, MX1343, MX1344, MX1344, MX1345 or MX1346 are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the humidifier. The recalled humidifiers are 15 inches high and were sold in four colors: black, silver, red and blue. A mood light button and the words "Air Innovations" are on the front of the one-gallon humidifiers. QVC item number V32459 is printed on the packing slip shipped with the humidifier. |
| Distributors › Name | QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 14750 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |