Lexmark recalls 39,000 laser printers

Some of the printers, which can short-circuit, were sold by IBM and Dell

By Reuters

September 7, 2004 12:00 PM ET

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IDG News Service - About 39,400 laser printers made by Lexmark International Inc. and sold by IBM and Dell Inc. are being recalled in the United States because of a potential electrical shock hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said today.
The printers can short-circuit, prompting the shock danger, the agency said. It had no reports of incidents or injuries.
The recalled printers include the Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n and E332tn models; the IBM Infoprint 1412 and 1412n; and the Dell 1700 and 1700n, according to the CPSC and a statement from Lexmark.
The printers were sold for about $200 between May and August through office supply, electronics and computer stores, as well as through the Web sites of IBM and Dell, among other outlets.
The CPSC urged people to immediately stop using the laser printers and contact the companies for free replacements.
Lexmark can be reached online at recall.lexmark.com or by calling 877-877-6218. Dell can be reached online at www.1700printer.com or by calling 888-245-3959. And IBM can be reached at www.printers.ibm.com or by calling 800-426-7378.

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