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2004/9/8 [Computer/HW/Printer] UID:33413 Activity:nil
9/8     Lexmark recalls some laser printers:
        http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04211.html
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www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04211.html
NEWS from CPSC US Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2004 Release # 04-211 Lexmarks Hotline: (877) 877-6218 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers WASHINGTON, DC - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Hazard: These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibilities of incidents or injury. Description: The recall includes Lexmark, Dell and IBM brand laser printers. The brand name and model number for the Lexmark and IBM laser printers can be found on the front of the printer. For Dell laser printers, the brand name is on the front of the printer and the model number is inside the front cover. The recall includes the following model numbers: Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n, E332tn; Sold at: These Lexmark printers were sold directly through distributors, and at electronic, office supply and computer stores. IBM printers were sold directly through authorized distributors and resellers and via IBMs web site. Dell printers were sold directly through the firms Web site. These laser printers were sold from May 2004 through August 2004 for about $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the laser printer, unplug it, and contact their corresponding laser printer company to register their product to receive a free replacement laser printer.