Over 3.6 million 'burst-resistant hoses' undergo safety recall this week
Two popular household products, the Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers and HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses, are being recalled due to safety concerns. Here's what you need to know.
Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers
Approximately 851,400 units of the Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers are affected, with an additional 1,100 units in Canada. The diffusers, which were sold between January 2020 and December 2023, are being recalled due to a life-threatening ingestion hazard.
The affected models are EFMIS129 (except variants EFMIS129-B and EFMIS129-C), EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, with serial numbers between A2001 to A2312, depending on the model.
Hazards and Remedies
There have been 26 reports of smoking, melting, or fire, with over $700,000 in property damage and 2 reports of smoke inhalation injuries. A total of 29 injuries have been reported among 222 burst incidents, including sprains, bone bruises, and temporary hearing loss.
The remedy for the Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers is to dispose of the original front cover and keep the unit away from children.
Contact Information
For more details and refund processing, consumers can visit the Pura recall website: recall page.
HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses
Approximately 3.6 million HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses are being recalled due to the risk of unexpected bursts, which can pose an impact hazard and risk of temporarily impaired hearing if the strain relief fully unthreads or breaks.
The affected hoses are 5/8-inch expandable hoses in various lengths (25-200 ft) and colors, with date codes ending in -211 to -243 or no marking at all (found under the rubber washer).
Hazards and Remedies
Injuries reported include bone bruises, sprains, and hearing impairment (29 reported injuries). The hose can burst, creating an impact hazard. There is a risk of temporarily impaired hearing if the strain relief fully unthreads or breaks.
The remedy for the affected HydroTech hoses is to immediately stop using them. Consumers should return the hose to the store of purchase (Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.) for a full refund. If purchased elsewhere, consumers should cut off the regulator end and contact Winston Products for a refund.
Contact Information
For more details and refund processing, consumers can visit the HydroTech recall website: recall website.
Winston Products is the recall coordinator.
Both recalls are active, and consumers owning these products should act promptly to avoid injury risk.
Despite recent recalls involving two popular household products – the Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers and HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses – for safety concerns, it's important to focus on health-and-wellness matters beyond these incidents. For instance, understanding medical-conditions, staying updated on general-news, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve overall well-being. If you own either of these recalled products, be sure to use the provided contact information for refund processing. [recall page for Pura, recall website for HydroTech].
