CPSC, Xerox International Partners Announce Retrofit of Network Laser Printers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-01-29). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 8808, XL408, XL608, XL608LC, XL808, XL1208…. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03519 |
| Published | 2003-01-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-08 |
| Product category | Computer Equipment |
| Products | Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers |
| Firm named in the title | Xerox International Partners |
| Firms | Xerox International Partners, of Palo Alto, Calif. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Model numbers | 8808, XL408, XL608, XL608LC, XL808, XL1208, XL616 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Xerox Engineering Systems, Hitachi Printing Solutions America and GCC Technologies sold the printers nationwide for prices ranging from $1,599 to $6,999. |
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
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been three reports of overheating, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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