CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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 in the picture): MODEL SIZE DATE CODE DESCRIPTION 32500 CareFree 5 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light beige, made of plastic with a dark beige base, dark beige top vent and tinted water tank 33300 CareFree Plus 3 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank 33330 CareFree Plus 3.3 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank 33350 CareFree Plus 3.5 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank
Affected Products
Humidifier
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Hunter-Fan-Co-Announces-Recall-of-Humidifiers |
| Title | CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_humidifier_label_with_model_numbers_and_date_codes.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Label with Model Numbers and Date Codes |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_humidifier_Model 32500.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Humidifier Model 32500 |
| Hazards › Name | The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Humidifier |
| Products › Type | Humidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2005 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 |
| Recall I D | 2107 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time, to arrange for a free replacement part or refund. |
| Importers › Name | Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-03-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 in the picture): MODEL SIZE DATE CODE DESCRIPTION 32500 CareFree 5 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light beige, made of plastic with a dark beige base, dark beige top vent and tinted water tank 33300 CareFree Plus 3 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank 33330 CareFree Plus 3.3 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank 33350 CareFree Plus 3.5 Gallon 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501; or 00102 through 06002 Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and dark gray base with a tinted water tank |
| Recall Number | 02116 |
| Consumer Contact | Hunter can be reached toll-free at (800) 207-5982. For more information, consumer can log on to the company's website at www.hunterfan.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |