HP recalls fax-machine models 1040 and 1050 because of fire and burn hazards

Feb. 2, 2012—Hewlett-Packard recalled HP 1040 and 1050 fax-machine models, because the fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.

HP received seven reports of fax machines overheating and catching fire, resulting in property damage, including an instance of significant property damage and an instance of a minor burn injury to a consumer’s finger. Six incidents were reported in the United States and one in Canada.

The HP fax-machine models 1040 and 1050 are dark gray, 11 inches tall and 14-1/2 inches wide, and have the HP logo and the model number printed on the front of the fax machine. The models were sold at camera, computer and electronics stores across the United States and Canada, and online at shopping.hp.com and other websites from November 2004 through December 2011 for $90–$120. Some of the recalled fax machines were replacement units for a previous recall that involved HP fax-machine model 1010 in June 2008.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fax machines, disconnect them from the electrical outlet and contact HP for a rebate on the purchase of an authorized replacement HP fax machine or for a partial rebate of certain HP inkjet printers.

For more information, contact HP at 888/654-9296, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. MT, or go to hp.com/go/faxrecall/us-en.