CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2307.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2307.
Consumers should stop using the recalled printers immediately and bring them to an authorized service center for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retailers, Dealers And Office Super Stores Nationwide Sold These Printers, From June 1997 Through December 2000, For Between $300 And $700. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2307.
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
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Retailers, Dealers And Office Super Stores Nationwide Sold These Printers, From June 1997 Through December 2000, For Between $300 And $700. Recall FAQ
Retailers, Dealers And Office Super Stores Nationwide Sold These Printers, From June 1997 Through December 2000, For Between $300 And $700. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Brother International Announce Recall of Laser Printers. The notice was published on October 22, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100,000 units are potentially affected.