800,000 Canon Desktop Copiers Are Fire Hazard


The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 800,000 Canon desktop copiers because the government agency says that they pose a fire hazard. The agency and Canon, who is voluntarily cooperating with the recall, said that an improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copier can overheat and catch fire. Canon has reported six such cases with no injuries.

Subject to the recall are 800,000 units of Canon copiers. The repair recall includes the following models: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010 and NP1020.

Consumers can find the model number on the front panel of the unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998.

The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the copiers immediately and contact the company for a repair. Canon's phone number is (800) 828-4040.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 8:05 PM |