Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
Recalled September 18, 2006 · CPSC recall 06259 · Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to
Hazard
An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.
Remedy
Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.
Units
About 800,000
Incidents / injuries
Canon U.S.A. has received six reports of NP1020 model copiers starting to smoke or catching on fire, due to the problem with the electrical connection. No injuries were reported.
Description
The repair recall includes only the following model Canon copiers: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010 and NP1020. The model number is on the front panel of the unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998.
What to do
Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.
Contact
For additional information, contact Canon U.S.A. at (800) 828-4040 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.usa.canon.com
Product
Canon Desktop Copiers
Manufacturer(s)
Canon Inc., of Japan
Imported by
Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.
Retailers
Dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300.
Made in
Japan · Thailand
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →