The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·14750·Announced 2014-09-03

Great Innovations Recalls Ultrasonic Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Great Innovations is recalling about 70,000 Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers sold by QVC because water can enter the base and cause a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 100 reports of overheating, smoke, and burning odors, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) due to significant hazard reports, even though no injuries were reported.

Plain-English summary

Great Innovations LLC is recalling approximately 70,000 Air Innovations branded Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers with mood lights. The recalled units, model number MH-407, were sold exclusively by QVC TV and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55. The humidifiers are 15 inches high, available in black, silver, red, and blue, and feature date codes MX1342 through MX1346 on the underside label.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Water can enter the base of the humidifier, causing the circuit board to short circuit and overheat. The company has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in smoke and burning odors, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers and unplug them. They should contact Great Innovations at (844) 600-1370 or visit www.greatinnovations.tv to obtain a repair kit. Great Innovations is also contacting known consumers directly by mail.

The recalled product

Product
Ultrasonic Clean Mist Humidifiers
Manufacturer
Great Innovations LLC, of Miramar, Fla
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
70,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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