CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-10). Hazards: fire. Models: B640. About 60,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01152 |
| Published | 2001-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Computer Equipment |
| Products | Faxphones (combination copiers and facsimile machines) |
| Firm named in the title | Canon U.S.A. Inc. |
| Firms | Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| Model numbers | B640 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Electronics, office products and computer stores nationwide sold these machines, from October 1999 through May 200,1 for between $130 and $200. |
Description
The recall involves Canon Faxphones with model number B640. "FAXPHONE B640" is written on the front of the machines. The units being recalled have serial numbers UKK52923 to UKK55442, UKK60513 to UKK99999, and YKK02001 to YKK20000. The serial number is printed on a silver label located on the back of the machines.
Hazard
The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Faxphones immediately, and contact Canon U.S.A. Inc. to get a free replacement Faxphone.
Incidents and injuries
Canon U.S.A. received five reports of Faxphones catching on fire and causing damage to the machines. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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