Humidifier From Hunter Fan Co. Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier

Units: About 84,000

Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.

Hazard: Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Warm Mist CareFree humidifiers sold in white and black with blue or green tinted water tanks. “Hunter” and “NiteGlo” are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers are listed on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model numbers and tank sizes are listed in the chart below.

Model Numbers	Name	Size	Description
36200	Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35201, 36201	Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35202, 36204	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35203, 36203, 37203	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a green tinted water tank
35207, 36207	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35253, 36253	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2.5 Gallon	Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank

Sold at: Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.