Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-06). Hazards: fire. Models: 36200. About 84,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08064 |
| Published | 2007-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Humidifiers |
| Products | Warm Mist Carefree Humidifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Hunter Fan |
| Firms | Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 84,000 |
| Model numbers | 36200 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | 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. |
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
Hazard
Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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