CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-22). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: HL-1040, HL-1050, 1060, MFC-P2000, HL-1060. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03023 |
| Published | 2002-10-22 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-30 |
| Product category | Computer Equipment |
| Products | Laser Printers |
| Firm named in the title | Brother International |
| Firms | Brother International Corp. (Brother) of Bridgewater, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Japan |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Model numbers | HL-1040, HL-1050, 1060, MFC-P2000, HL-1060 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Retailers, dealers and office super stores nationwide sold these printers, from June 1997 through December 2000, for between $300 and $700. |
Description
The recall involves Brother laser printers with model numbers HL-1040, HL-1050, HL- 1060, and multi-function printers with model number MFC-P2000. The model number can be found on the top of each unit and adjacent to the Brother® logo. The printers are beige or putty in color, and all were manufactured in China, with the exception of model HL-1060, which was manufactured in Japan.
Hazard
The printers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Brother has received two reports of overheating and fire, with one of the incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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