CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines
The hazard
The Faxphones are combination plain-paper copiers and facsimile machines. A component failure can cause the Faxphone to catch on fire.
Incidents reported: Canon U.S.A. received five reports of Faxphones catching on fire and causing damage to the machines. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the Faxphones immediately, and contact Canon U.S.A. Inc. to get a free replacement Faxphone.
Contact: For more information, consumers should call Canon at (888) 280-7858 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between noon and 8 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit Canon's website at www.cusa.canon.com/consumer
About this recall
The recall involves Canon Faxphones with model number B640. "FAXPHONE B640" is written on the front of the machines. The units being recalled have serial numbers UKK52923 to UKK55442, UKK60513 to UKK99999, and YKK02001 to YKK20000. The serial number is printed on a silver label located on the back of the machines.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC