WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Units: About 84,000
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/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.
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 |
|
36200 |
35201
36201 |
35202
36204 |
35203
36203
37203 |
35207
36207 |
35253
36253 |
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.
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