Recalls / 2002-10-22

CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers

03023 · Recalled 2002-10-22 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Brother has received two reports of overheating and fire, with one of the incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Laser Printers		About 100,000

Parties

Importer: Brother International Corp. (Brother) of Bridgewater, N.J.
Made in: China, Japan
Sold at: Retailers, dealers, office super sold these printers, from June 1997 through December 2000, for, $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

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Source: CPSC recall 03023. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.