Recalls / 2003-01-29

CPSC, Xerox International Partners Announce Retrofit of Network Laser Printers

03519 · Recalled 2003-01-29 · CPSC page

Description

These network laser printers were manufactured from January 1995 through September 1998. Model numbers are on the top of the unit and on a label located on the rear panel. The retrofit is for the following model numbers: Xerox Engineering Systems - Model 8808 Hitachi Printing Solutions America - Models Typhoon 8 and Typhoon 16 GCC Technologies - Models Elite XL408, Elite XL608, Elite XL608LC, Elite XL808, Elite XL1208, Elite XL1208 PM, and Elite XL616

Hazards

Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

There have been three reports of overheating, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers		About 17,000

Parties

Distributor: Xerox International Partners, of Palo Alto, Calif.
Sold at: Xerox Engineering Systems, Hitachi Printing Solutions America, GCC Technologies sold the printers nationwide for prices ranging, 599 to $6, 999.

Consumer contact

Xerox Engineering Systems (800) 240-5816 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Hitachi Printing Solutions America (800) 240-5497 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST www.hitachi-printingsolutions.us GCC Technologies (800) 422-7777 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST www.gcctech.com

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Source: CPSC recall 03519. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.