FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2006
Release #06-259
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 828-4040
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
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: Canon Desktop Copiers
Units: About 800,000
Manufacturer: Canon Inc., of Japan
Importer: Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.
Hazard: An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers
can cause overheating, smoking and fire.
Incidents/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.
Description and Models: 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.
Sold by: Dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide
from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300.
Manufactured in: Japan and Thailand
Remedy: Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and
contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Canon U.S.A. at
(800) 828-4040 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.usa.canon.com