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CPSC recall · Reported March 7, 2002

CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers

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

Recall #
02116
Affected scope
About 100,000
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CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 7, 2002. Reason: The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at…. Verify recall #02116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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March 7, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02116 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02116
Date reported March 7, 2002
Date initiated March 7, 2002
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 100,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time, to arrange for a free replace…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Units affected: About 100,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 7, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02116.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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