CPSC Recall in 2006: Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-215

Date: July 17, 2006

Product Name: Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifier

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 Warm Mist CareFree® Humidifiers. Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Warm Mist CareFree® HumidifierUnits: About 29,000Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description and Models: The recalled humidifiers are white or black plastic with blue or green tinted water tanks. "Hunter" and "NiteGlo" are printed on the humidifier. The model numbers and tank size included in this recall are listed below. The model number is located on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier.ModelSizeDescription35201 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35202 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a greentinted water tank35207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonWhite plastic with a bluetinted water tank35253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist2.0 GallonBlack plastic with a bluetinted water tankSold at: Discount stores and hardware stores nationwide, as well as catalogs and on various Web sites, from September 2005 through February 2006 for between $50 and $65.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (866) 818-7609 anytime, or log onto the firm's Web site at www.hunterfan.com.

Hazard Description:

Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 29,000

Incidents:

Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Discount stores and hardware stores nationwide, as well as catalogs and on various Web sites, from September 2005 through February 2006 for between $50 and $65.

Manufactured In:

China