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Recall 02116 — Humidifier

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-03-07

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02116
Date of alert
2002-03-07
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: The motors in these humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Hunter-Fan-Co-Announces-Recall-of-Humidif

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