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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 3, 2014Serious
Great Innovations Humidifiers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 70,000
- Recall date
- September 3, 2014
- Brand
- Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla
- Made or distributed by
- QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in reports of smoke and burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
MH-407V32459
QVC TV during January 2014 and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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