Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.

Recall #: 18215
Affected scope: About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves Ideal-Air 175-pint industrial grade humidifiers. The recalled humidi….

Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards was recalled by Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China in September 5, 2018. Reason: The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers and return them to the p…. Verify recall #18215 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards..

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agency class: September 5, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18215 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18215
Date reported	September 5, 2018
Date initiated	September 5, 2018
Recalling firm	Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund of th…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Ningbo Yichao Muffler Science and Technology Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 400 (In addition, 70 were sold in Canada).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing fire and shock hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 5, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18215.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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