CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers
CPSC recall 03023 · announced October 22, 2002 · Brother International Corp. (brother) Of Bridgewater, N.j · 100,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves Brother laser printers with model numbers HL-1040, HL-1050, HL- 1060, and multi-function printers with model number MFC-P2000. The model number can be found on the top of each unit and adjacent to the Brother® logo. The printers are beige or putty in color, and all were manufactured in China, with the exception of model HL-1060, which was manufactured in Japan.
The hazard
The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Brother has received two reports of overheating and fire, with one of the incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Retailers, dealers and office super stores nationwide sold these printers, from June 1997 through December 2000, for between $300 and $700.
Consumer contact: For more information or to determine the location of a local, authorized service center, call Brother toll-free at (866) 236-6835 between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.brother.com/usa
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.