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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-10-27

CPSC, Matsushita Electric Corporation Of America Announce Panasonic Computer Printer Recall

Is my product affected?

  • Brand Panasonic
  • Brand Matsushita Electric

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,000 Panasonic brand laser printers (models KX-P6100 and KX-P6500) sold nationwide between April and October 1995 for between $400 and $500. These printers may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose an electrical shock hazard. The company has not received any reports of complaints or incidents related to this defect.

Owners of affected Panasonic KX-P6100 or KX-P6500 model printers should call (800) 328-6394 to schedule a free inspection by trained service personnel. If the printer is found to be defective, Panasonic will replace it at no charge with a printer that meets specifications, and all consumers who have their printers inspected will receive a free toner cartridge. Printers that have passed inspection will have a colored dot on the underside and on their box.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Electrocution/Electric Shock

Details from the source

October 27, 1995 Release # 96-010 Clarification: Please note revised model number "KX-P6500" WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Matsushita Electric Corporation of America of Secaucus, N.J., is announcing a voluntary program to inspect approximately 3,000 Panasonic brand laser printers that may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose an electrical shock hazard. Model KX-P6100 and KX-P6500 laser printers were sold nationwide from April through October 1995 for between $400 and $500. Model numbers appear on the front of the printer to the left of the on/off indicator lights. Owners of Panasonic KX-P6100 or KX-P6500 model printers should call (800) 328-6394 to schedule a free inspection by trained service personnel. If the printer is defective, Panasonic will arrange to have the printer replaced, at no charge to the consumer, with a printer that has been fully examined to meet specifications. Panasonic will also give consumers who have their printers inspected a free toner cartridge.Printers that have passed inspection and do not have this defect have a colored dot on the underside of the printer and on the box in which they are packed. Panasonic, which reported this matter to the CPSC, has not received any reports of complaints or incidents related to this potential defect in the printer. No other Panasonic printer models or other products are involved in this recall. The company has implemented this program as part of its commitment to customer safety and product quality.Media inquiries of Panasonic can be directed to Justin Camerlengo at (201) 392-4437

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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