The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed.
Product: Warm Mist CareFree humidifier
Units: 29,000
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage.
Description: The recalled humidifiers are white or black plastic with blue or green tinted water tanks. Hunter and NiteGlo are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers 35201, 35202, 35203, 35207 and 35253 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Discount stores and hardware stores nationwide, as well as catalogs and on various Web sites, from September 2005 through February 2006 for $50 to $65.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.
Contact: Call 866-818-7609 or visit www.hunterfan.com.