CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announce Recall of Humidifiers
CPSC recall 02116. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Call Hunter at any time, to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.
CPSC recall 02116 has the recall date 7 Mar 2002. The notice names the firm Hunter Fan. The recall has about 100,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Humidifiers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 100,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Humidifier, About 100,000, Humidifiers |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | Hunter Fan Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 100,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Humidifiers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hunter Fan
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2022 | Hunter Fan Recalls Lighting Products Due to Shock Hazard |
| 20 Jun 2019 | Hunter Fan Recalls Brunswick Three and Four Light Ceiling Fans Due to Shock Hazard |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided |
| 6 Nov 2007 | Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard |
| 18 Jul 2006 | Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| 3 Jun 1994 | Hunter Fan Company Recalls Wireless Remote |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02116The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02116. https://recallregister.com/product/2107-cpsc-hunter-fan-co-announce-recall-of-humidifiers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02116 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02116?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 100,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China