From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-371063-852998
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: HP Fax 1010 and 1010xi Machines
Units: About 367,000 units (an additional 84,000 units sold outside of
the U.S.)
Importer: Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Hazard: An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating
of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.
Incidents/Injuries: Hewlett-Packard has received three reports of
overheating including two in the U.S. resulting in minor property
damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the HP Fax 1010 and HP Fax 1010xi
models manufactured from November 2002 through September 2004. The HP
logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the fax
machine.
Sold at: Electronic, computer and camera stores nationwide, as well as
Web retailers from November 2002 through December 2004 for between
$130 and $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately disconnect the recalled fax
machine from the electrical power source and contact HP to receive a
rebate.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HP toll-free at
(888) 654-9296 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or
visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/go/fax1010recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08313.html