Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8…. About 800,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06259 |
| Published | 2006-09-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-18 |
| Product category | Copiers |
| Products | Canon Desktop Copiers |
| Firms | Canon Inc., of Japan (manufacturer); Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan, Thailand |
| Units (US) | 800,000 |
| Model numbers | PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010, NP1020 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300. |
Description
The repair recall includes only the following model Canon copiers: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010 and NP1020. The model number is on the front panel of the unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998.
Hazard
An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.
Remedy
Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Canon U.S.A. has received six reports of NP1020 model copiers starting to smoke or catching on fire, due to the problem with the electrical connection. No injuries were reported.
Machine access
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