HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-973.
This recall involves HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models. The HP logo and the model number are printed on the front of the fax machine. The fax machines are dark gray and measure about 11 inches high x 14 1/2 inches wide.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-973.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from the electrical outlet and contact HP for a rebate on the purchase of an authorized replacement HP fax machine or a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Electronics, Computer And Camera Stores Nationwide, And Online At Www.shopping.hp.com And Other Websites From November 2004 Through December 2011 For Between $90 And $120. Some Of The Recalled Fax Machines Were Replacement Units For A Previous Recall Involving Hp Fax Model 1010 In June 2008. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-973.
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 the firm's website at http://www.hp.com/go/faxrecall/US-en
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Electronics, Computer And Camera Stores Nationwide, And Online At Www.shopping.hp.com And Other Websites From November 2004 Through December 2011 For Between $90 And $120. Some Of The Recalled Fax Machines Were Replacement Units For A Previous Recall Involving Hp Fax Model 1010 In June 2008. Recall FAQ
Electronics, Computer And Camera Stores Nationwide, And Online At Www.shopping.hp.com And Other Websites From November 2004 Through December 2011 For Between $90 And $120. Some Of The Recalled Fax Machines Were Replacement Units For A Previous Recall Involving Hp Fax Model 1010 In June 2008. is the subject of a consumer products recall: HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on February 2, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 928,000 units are potentially affected.