CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-03-07). Hazards: fire, burn. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02116 |
| Published | 2002-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-27 |
| Product category | Humidifiers |
| Products | Humidifier |
| Firm named in the title | Hunter Fan Co. |
| Firms | Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | 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. |
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
Hazard
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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