Lexmark International Specialty Printers recall: Fire Hazard
Lexmark International Recalls Specialty Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Lexmark International Specialty Printers recalled?
A metal part inside the printer can dislodge, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled printers and contact Lexmark to receive a free repair part. The repair part snaps into the unit inside the rear access panel. Contact: Contact Lexmark toll-free at 866-470-1574 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at http://www.lexmark.com/recall or http://www.lexmark.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page 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
- MS725dvn and MX725adve Specialty Printers
- Company
- Lexmark International Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky
- Quantity
- About 43,510 (In addition, about 4,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Online at lexmark.com, CDW Logistics, Tech Data Product Management Inc. and Insight Direct USA Inc. from June 2018 through November 2024 for between $1,000 and $4,200.
- Recall date
- January 16, 2025
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the printers overheating including one reported fire. No damage or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Lexmark specialty printers, models MS725dvn and MX725adve, used to print on paper, vinyl signs, banners and other plastics. The model numbers are located on the top cover and door of the printers. Model MX725dvn has a large multifunction sorter on the top of the printer. The printers have a white front and black top and sides. The front of the printers is marked with "Lexmark" in black and the green Lexmark logo.