Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06215 · Jul 18, 2006 · Hunter Fan Co.
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06215
- Date
- Jul 18, 2006
- Company
- Hunter Fan Co.
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier
- Product type
- Humidifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35202 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a green tinted water tank 35207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank
What can happen
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled warm mist carefree® humidifier?
Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.
What is the hazard?
Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.