HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 12101
Affected scope: About 928,000 in the U.S. and 240,000 in Canada and Mexico

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models. The HP logo and the model number are pr….

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 2, 2012. Reason: The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from t…. Verify recall #12101 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: February 2, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12101 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from the electrical outlet and contact HP for a rebate on the purchase of an authorized replacement HP fax machine or a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers.

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	12101
Date reported	February 2, 2012
Date initiated	February 2, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 928,000 in the U.S. and 240,000 in Canada and Mexico
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.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from the electrical outlet and contact HP for …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 2, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12101.

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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