FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2006
Release #06-215
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 818-7609
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
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 product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Warm Mist CareFree Humidifier
Units: About 29,000
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical
compartment posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents
involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage.
No injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: 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(r) Humidifier Warm Mist / 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35202 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist / 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35203 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist / 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a green tinted water tank
35207 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist / 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35253 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist / 2.0 Gallon
Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank
Sold at: Lowe's, Linens N Things, 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.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and
unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free
replacement part.
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