CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 22, 2002

CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers

The recall involves Brother laser printers with model numbers HL-1040, HL-1050, HL- 1060, and multi-function printers with model number MFC-P2000. The model number can be found on the top of each unit and adjacent to the Brother® logo. The printers are beige or putty in color, and all were manufactured in China, with the exception of model HL-1060, which was manufactured in Japan.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.

Contact Information

For more information or to determine the location of a local, authorized service center, call Brother toll-free at (866) 236-6835 between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.brother.com/usa

Recall Details

Sold At
Retailers, dealers and office super stores nationwide sold these printers, from June 1997 through December 2000, for between $300 and $700.
Injuries
Brother has received two reports of overheating and fire, with one of the incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Brother International
Recall Number
03023

Product Information

Product Name
Brother laser and multi-function printers
Product Type
Computer Equipment
Manufacturer Name
Brother International
Imported By
Brother International Corp. (Brother) of Bridgewater, N.J.
Manufactured In
Japan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 236-6835
Website www.brother.com/usa
Full Contact Information

For more information or to determine the location of a local, authorized service center, call Brother toll-free at (866) 236-6835 between 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.brother.com/usa