Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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 Numbers Name Size Description 36200 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35201, 36201 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35202, 36204 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35203, 36203, 37203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a green tinted water tank 35207, 36207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35253, 36253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.5 Gallon Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank
Affected Products
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hunter-Fan-Recalls-Humidifiers-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/913222fab3bd4578afa07c3d83a82393.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Model 36200 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cda67250a78c425ca8ab256dbe903aa4.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Models 35201, 36201 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/87c551ea19334b90b4a08c7e983826c5.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Models 35202, 35204 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5e4ba801c4b04d15869fd0ed6e8b539a.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Models 35203, 36203 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c4e2aece56c4471b7ee789b7ee665d9.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Models 35207, 36207 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/214a2897c5414cc2b94f8b0e7332ff91.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Humidifier Models 35253, 36253 |
| Hazards › Name | Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Warm Mist Carefree Humidifiers |
| Products › Type | Humidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2005 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 84,000 |
| Recall I D | 4074 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-06T00:00:00 |
| 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 Numbers Name Size Description 36200 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35201, 36201 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35202, 36204 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35203, 36203, 37203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a green tinted water tank 35207, 36207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35253, 36253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.5 Gallon Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank |
| Recall Number | 08064 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (877) 288-1145 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hunterfan.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |