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CPSC recall · Reported September 7, 2004

CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers

These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #
04211
Affected scope
39,431
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Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky. recalled The recall includes Lexmark, Dell and IBM brand laser printers. The brand name and model ….

CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers was recalled by Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky. in September 7, 2004. Reason: These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the laser printer, unplug it, and contact their c…. Verify recall #04211 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class
39K units
affected scope
September 7, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04211 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 04211
Date reported September 7, 2004
Date initiated September 7, 2004
Recalling firm Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky.
Affected scope 39,431
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

39,431 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the laser printer, unplug it, and contact their corresponding laser printer company to re…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Ky.. Units affected: 39,431.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 7, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04211.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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