Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier
CPSC Recall #06-215 — July 17, 2006
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 29,000 Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifiers. Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Warm Mist CareFree® HumidifierUnits: About 29,000Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description and Models: 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.ModelSizeDescription35201 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35202 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a greentinted water tank35207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonBlack plastic with a bluetinted water tankSold 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.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.Consumer 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.
Hazard
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.
Units Affected
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.
Manufacturer
Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China