Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers
Published January 29, 2003
Summary
CPSC records recall 03519, published January 29, 2003. Reported units: About 17,000.
What's the hazard
Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Users should (1) switch off the printer power when unattended; (2) ensure that the "power save" mode is enabled; and (3) contact their commercial distributor for information on obtaining a free retrofit.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Xerox International Partners, of Palo Alto, Calif.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 03519 on January 29, 2003. Reported hazard: Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Users should (1) switch off the printer power when unattended; (2) ensure that the "power save" mode is enabled; and (3) contact their commercial distributor for information on obtaining a free retrofit.