Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard

The following information has been provided by Consumeraffairs.com with their permission.

June 27, 2008

Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 367,000 HP Fax 1010 and 1010xi Machines. An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire.

Hewlett-Packard has received three reports of overheating including two in the U.S. resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the HP Fax 1010 and HP Fax 1010xi models manufactured from November 2002 through September 2004. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the Fax Machine.

The machines were sold at electronic, computer and camera stores nationwide, as well as Web retailers from November 2002 through December 2004 for between $130 and $150. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately disconnect the recalled fax machine from the electrical power source and contact HP to receive a rebate.

For additional information, contact HP toll-free at (888) 654-9296 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/go/fax1010recall.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).