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Humidifier Model 32500
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
100,000
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.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 humidifiers. 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 below):
| 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 |
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.
Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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