CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2107.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2107.
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time, to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2107.
Hunter can be reached toll-free at (800) 207-5982. For more information, consumer can log on to the company's website at www.hunterfan.com
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers. The notice was published on March 7, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100,000 units are potentially affected.