Konica Minolta Printer Recall

Konica Minolta Printer Recall, According to reports, HP is no longer the only manufacturer of a printer that has the alleged potential to catch on fire. Last week it was announced that Konica Minolta printers are being recalled in the United States.

The difference between the two situations is that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned users to definitely stop using the printers immediately, legitimizing the danger.

The CPSC and Konica Minolta issued a press release which warns owners of Magicolor 3730DN and 4750DN and the Bizhub C35 and C35P that the printers have the potential to “‘short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.’” To this point, there have been two reported cases of printers overheating, however no injuries have been reported.

There are an estimated 8,430 units which were sold between June 2010 and March 2011 which are under recall. Owners of the Magicolor printers are encouraged to contact Konica Minolta to arrange for a replacement unit, free of charge. For owners of Bizhub models, an authorized technician will come to each location and repair and replace the faulty part.

Container Store Power Strips Undersized Wiring

Container Store Power Strips Undersized Wiring, Six companies are recalling various products sold at several retailers including Costco, Walmart, Big Lots, Ross Dress For Less, Dd’s Discounts, The Container Store and West Elm, according to recent reports from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Container Store is recalling about 7,200 Lush Life power strips. “The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard,” according to CPSC. The strips, made in China, sold at Container Stores nationwide and on the retailer’s website from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.

The Container Store is recalling about 7,200 Lush Life power strips. “The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard,” according to CPSC. The strips, made in China, sold at Container Stores nationwide and on the retailer’s website from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.

February 2012 Electrical Recalls

February 2012 Electrical Recalls, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Forced Air Heater

Units: About 6,102

Importer/Retailer: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hazard: Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: Meijer received one report of a unit’s base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan’s oscillation. The words “Touch Point” appear on the right front of the heater’s base.

Sold exclusively at: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com .

Photos of this product are available at www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml12/12111.html

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products–such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals–contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov . To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx .

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 927-8699CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission