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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-03-07

CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers

Is my product affected?

Humidifier

  • Brand Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Hunter Fan Co. has recalled certain CareFree humidifier models because their motors can overheat, creating a fire hazard. The recall affects model numbers 32500, 33300, 33330, and 33350 with specific date codes found on a label on the back of the motor/switch housing. The affected units have date codes ranging from 15200 through 36500, 00101 through 36501, or 00102 through 06002.

Consumers who own these humidifiers should stop using them immediately and unplug them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should call Hunter Fan Co. to arrange for either a free replacement part or a refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time, to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.

Details from the source

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

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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