The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·02116·Announced 2002-03-07

Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers Due to Motor Overheating Fire Hazard

Hunter Fan Co. is recalling approximately 100,000 humidifiers because their motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement or refund.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Hunter Fan Co. of Memphis, Tenn., is recalling approximately 100,000 humidifiers because the motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has received nine reports of the motors overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled humidifiers are models 32500, 33300, 33330, and 33350 with specific date codes found on a label on the back of the motor/switch housing. These units were sold nationwide from August 2000 through February 2002 for between $50 and $120 at discount, hardware, and lighting stores, wholesale clubs, home centers, catalogs, and online stores.

Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them immediately. They should call Hunter Fan toll-free at (800) 207-5982 to arrange for a free replacement part or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Humidifier
Manufacturer
Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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