# CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-03-07 · 02116 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02116
- **Date:** 2002-03-07
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Humidifier

## Hazards

The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Retailer(s)

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.

## Importer(s)

Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.

## Country of manufacture

China

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Hunter-Fan-Co-Announces-Recall-of-Humidifiers)
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