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CPSCRecalled Oct 22, 2002 · #03023

CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers

Hazard

The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Description

The recall involves Brother laser printers with model numbers HL-1040, HL-1050, HL- 1060, and multi-function printers with model number MFC-P2000. The model number can be found on the top of each unit and adjacent to the Brother® logo. The printers are beige or putty in color, and all were manufactured in China, with the exception of model HL-1060, which was manufactured in Japan.

Product details

Product
Laser Printers
Type
Computer Equipment
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
1040, 1050, 1060, P2000
UPCs
Sold at
Retailers, dealers and office super stores nationwide sold these printers, from June 1997 through December 2000, for between $300 and $700.
Made in
China, Japan

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice