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CPSC, Xerox International Partners Announce Retrofit of Network Laser Printers

Reported: January 29, 2003 Initiated: January 29, 2003 #03519

Product Description

These network laser printers were manufactured from January 1995 through September 1998. Model numbers are on the top of the unit and on a label located on the rear panel. The retrofit is for the following model numbers: Xerox Engineering Systems - Model 8808 Hitachi Printing Solutions America - Models Typhoon 8 and Typhoon 16 GCC Technologies - Models Elite XL408, Elite XL608, Elite XL608LC, Elite XL808, Elite XL1208, Elite XL1208 PM, and Elite XL616

Reason for Recall

Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Users should (1) switch off the printer power when unattended; (2) ensure that the "power save" mode is enabled; and (3) contact their commercial distributor for information on obtaining a free retrofit.

Details

Units Affected
About 17,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Xerox-International-Partners-Announce-Retrofit-of-Network-Laser-Printers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These network laser printers were manufactured from January 1995 through September 1998. Model numbers are on the top of the unit and on a label located on the rear panel. The retrofit is for the following model numbers: Xerox Engineering Systems - Model 8808 Hitachi Printing Solutions America - Models Typhoon 8 and Typhoon 16 GCC Technologies - Models Elite XL408, Elite XL608, Elite XL608LC, Elite XL808, Elite XL1208, Elite XL1208 PM, and Elite XL616. Recalled by Xerox International Partners, of Palo Alto, Calif.. Units affected: About 17,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Users should (1) switch off the printer power when unattended; (2) ensure that the "power save" mode is enabled; and (3) contact their commercial distributor for information on obtaining a free retrofit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 29, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03519.

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