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Hawthorne Hydroponics Recalls Grower’s Edge Vaporizers Due To Burn, Shock and Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Commercial Model No. 740650
  • Recalled Deluxe Model No. 704050
Name of Product:
Grower’s Edge Vaporizers
Hazard:

The vaporizers can overheat, and the vaporized materials can pose a burn risk if spilled or cause a fire if they fall onto a combustible surface.  The Deluxe model vaporizer also poses an electrical shock hazard if a consumer touches a small copper piece at the base of the vaporizer while in use.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 19, 2020
Units:
About 60,000 (In addition, about 340 in Canada)
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 Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

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

 

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.

Sold At:
Hawthorne Hydroponics dealers nationwide, including hydroponic and indoor specialty gardening stores, and online from August 2011 through January 2020 for between $115 and $140.
Importer(s):

Hawthorne Canada Limited in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC, in Vancouver, Wash.

Manufactured In:
Israel and China
Recall number:
20-095
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