Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Why was Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard recalled?
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part. Contact: For more information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (866) 818-7609 anytime, or log onto the firm's Web site at www.hunterfan.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier
- Company
- Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 29,000
- Sold at
- Discount stores and hardware stores nationwide, as well as catalogs and on various Web sites, from September 2005 through February 2006 for between $50 and $65.
- Recall date
- July 18, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled humidifiers are white or black plastic with blue or green tinted water tanks. "Hunter" and "NiteGlo" are printed on the humidifier. The model numbers and tank size included in this recall are listed below. The model number is located on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model Size Description 35201 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35202 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a green tinted water tank 35207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank