Safety regulator, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers
Recall 04211 · Sep 7, 2004 · Lexmark International Inc.
39,431
units affected
39,431
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04211
- Date
- Sep 7, 2004
- Company
- Lexmark International Inc.
- Units affected
- 39,431
- Product
- Lexmark, Dell and IBM Laser Printers
- Product type
- Computer Equipment
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall includes Lexmark, Dell and IBM brand laser printers. The brand name and model number for the Lexmark and IBM laser printers can be found on the front of the printer. For Dell laser printers, the brand name is on the front of the printer and the model number is inside the front cover. The recall includes the following model numbers: Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n, E332tn; IBM Infoprint 1412, 1412n; Dell 1700 and 1700n.
What can happen
These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibilities of incidents or injury.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lexmark, dell and ibm laser printers?
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.
What is the hazard?
These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.