CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines
CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines
Why was CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines recalled?
The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the fax machines immediately, unplug the unit, and contact the company for a free repair. Contact: Consumers can call Oki Data toll-free at (877) 654- 6364 or log on to www.okidata.com for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL and Konica 9880 Facsimile machines (Fax machines)
- Company
- Oki Data Americas Inc., of Mt. Laurel, N.J.
- Quantity
- 1,000
- Sold at
- Oki Data independent dealers and Konica Business Technologies U.S.A. Inc. sold the fax machines, between October 2003 and February 2004, for between $2,800 and $4,000 (depending on the model).
- Recall date
- May 26, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Oki Data has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled fax machines include the OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL models, and Konica 9880 model (manufactured by Oki Data Americas Inc.), with serial numbers beginning with 3110A, 311A, 312A, 401A and 402A. The model number is found on the top right hand side on the front of the unit and the serial numbers can be found on the back of the unit, bottom of case, centered, on the black and white bar code label.