HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-02 · 12101
Hazards
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
12101
Date
2012-02-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electronics, computer and camera stores nationwide, and online at www.shopping.hp.com and other websites from November 2004 through December 2011 for between $90 and $120. Some of the recalled fax machines were replacement units for a previous recall involving HP fax model 1010 in June 2008.
Importer(s)
Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models. The HP logo and the model number are printed on the front of the fax machine. The fax machines are dark gray and measure about 11 inches high x 14 1/2 inches wide.