Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
USHumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Humidifiers-Recalled-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/785d8d7e8e6a4a5698beb56082431418.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Humidifiers |
| Hazards › Name | Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier |
| Products › Type | Humidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2005 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,000 |
| Recall I D | 3318 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2006-07-18T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 06215 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
Overview
- Recalling FirmHunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. - Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/humidifiers-recalled-for-fire-hazard/CPSC-06215
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag