Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower's Edge Vaporizers Due To Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-095 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 19, 2020
- Brand
- Hawthorne Hydroponics
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Grower's Edge Vaporizers
- Hazard
- Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shockFalls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 60,000 (In addition, about 340 in Canada)
- Made in
- Israel, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 19, 2020
What was recalled
This recall involves the Deluxe and Commercial models of the Grower's Edge Vaporizer sold by Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC for use in hydroponic growing. The Deluxe vaporizer has a yellow, aluminum body and adjustable vaporizing cup, and the Commercial model has a stainless steel plate and adjustable vaporizing cup. The following model numbers, which are visible on the packaging, are included in the recall: Model Model Number UPC Deluxe Vaporizer 704050 870883005795 Commercial Vaporizer 740650 870883000608
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Grower's Edge Vaporizers · About 60,000 (In addition, about 340 in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Hawthorne Hydroponics dealers nationwide, including hydroponic and indoor specialty gardening stores, and online from August 2011 through January 2020 for between $115 and $140.; Hawthorne Canada Limited in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC, in Vancouver, Wash..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
Recall history and context
Hawthorne Hydroponics appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Grower's Edge Vaporizers (About 60,000 (In addition, about 340 in Canada) units). This recall involves the Deluxe and Commercial models of the Grower's Edge Vaporizer sold by Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC for use in hydroponic growing.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 19, 2020. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.