Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06215
Date
2006-07-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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