Hunter Fan Recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
Home product recall 08-064. Announced by CPSC on Nov 6, 2007.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 6, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 84,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (877) 288-1145 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hunterfan.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves Warm Mist CareFree humidifiers sold in white and black with blue or green tinted water tanks. “Hunter” and “NiteGlo” are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers are listed on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model numbers and tank sizes are listed in the chart below. Model Numbers Name Size Description 36200 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35201, 36201 Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35202, 36204 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35203, 36203, 37203 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a green tinted water tank 35207, 36207 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2 Gallon White plastic with a blue tinted water tank 35253, 36253 CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist 2.5 Gallon Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank
About 84,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifiers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 6 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Hunter Fan Co., Memphis, Tenn.
- Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.