CPSC2004-09-07
CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers
Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky.
Hazard
These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the laser printer, unplug it, and contact their corresponding laser printer company to register their product to receive a free replacement laser printer.
Sold at
These Lexmark printers were sold directly through distributors, and at electronic, office supply and computer stores. IBM printers were sold directly through authorized distributors and resellers and via IBM's web site. Dell printers were sold directly through the firm's Web site. These laser printers were sold from May 2004 through August 2004 for about $200.
Affected count
39,431
Injuries reported
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibilities of incidents or injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Lexmark, Dell and IBM Laser Printers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Lexmark toll-free at (877) 877-6218 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between noon and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday; Dell toll-free at Dell (888) 245-3959 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; or IBM toll-free at (800) 426-7378 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lexmark-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Laser-PrintersDon't want to check this manually?
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