Great Innovations Recalls Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by QVC (Recall Alert)

Hazard

Water can enter the base and cause the circuit board to short circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 100 reports of overheating resulting in reports of smoke and burning odors. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

QVC TV during January 2014 and online at QVC.com from December 2013 to February 2014 for about $55.

Contact the company

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.