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Electric ShockSeptember 7, 2004CPSC #04211

CPSC, Lexmark International Inc. Announce Recall of Laser Printers

Product
Computers & Electronics
Units affected
39,431
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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; IBM Infoprint 1412, 1412n; Dell 1700 and 1700n.

Hazard

These printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries

None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibilities of incidents or injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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 IBM's web site. Dell printers were sold directly through the firm's Web site. These laser printers were sold from May 2004 through August 2004 for about $200.

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Recalled Lexmark Laser PrinterRecalled Dell Laser PrinterRecalled IBM Laser Printer
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