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Konica Minolta Printers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers of Magicolor 3730DN and 4750DN should stop using the printers immediately and contact Konica Minolta to schedule a free replacement. Consumers of Bizhub C35 and C35P will be visited by an authorized service agent for repair and replacement of the faulty component.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Konica Minolta toll-free at (800) 825-5664 (Press 5) between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us
The product
This recall involves four desktop models of laser color printers: Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P. Model numbers are located on the plate attached to the side of the printer as well as the bottom of the front door. The printers are dark and light gray in color and have "Konica Minolta" printed on the top of the front door.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,430
- Recall date
- February 2, 2012
- Brand
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., of Ramsey, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of two reports of the printers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Various value-added resellers, direct retail sales and authorized Konica Minolta dealers from June 2010 through March 2011 for between $900 and $3,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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