Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
CPSC Recall #08-064 — November 5, 2007
Product
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 84,000 Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier. Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Warm Mist Carefree HumidifierUnits: About 84,000Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.Hazard: Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Warm Mist CareFree humidifiers sold in white and black with blue or green tinted water tanks. "Hunter" and "NiteGlo" are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers are listed on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model numbers and tank sizes are listed in the chart below.Model NumbersNameSizeDescription36200Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist2 GallonWhite plastic with a blue tinted water tank35201, 36201Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist2 GallonWhite plastic with a blue tinted water tank35202, 36204CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2 GallonWhite plastic with a blue tinted water tank35203, 36203, 37203CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2 GallonWhite plastic with a green tinted water tank35207, 36207CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2 GallonWhite plastic with a blue tinted water tank35253, 36253CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.5 GallonBlack plastic with a blue tinted water tankSold at: Lowe's, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (877) 288-1145 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.hunterfan.com.
Hazard
Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.
Units Affected
About 84,000
Sold At
Lowe's, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.
Manufacturer
Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China