Humidifier
CPSC Recall #02-116 — March 6, 2002
Product
Humidifier
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 humidifiers. The recalled humidifiers have the following model numbers and date codes, which can be found on a label located on the back of the motor/switch housing (see example of the label below):MODELSIZEDATE CODEDESCRIPTION32500 CareFree5 Gallon15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002Light beige, made of plastic with a dark beige base, dark beige top vent and tinted water tank33300 CareFree Plus3 Gallon15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank33330 CareFree Plus3.3 Gallon15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank33350 CareFree Plus3.5 Gallon15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank
Hazard
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.
Units Affected
100,000
Sold At
Discount, hardware and lighting stores; wholesale clubs; home centers; catalogs; and various online stores sold these humidifiers nationwide from August 2000 through February 2002 for between $50 and $120.