CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines
Published: May 26, 2004Recall ID: 04143Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled fax machines include the OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL models, and Konica 9880 model (manufactured by Oki Data Americas Inc.), with serial numbers beginning with 3110A, 311A, 312A, 401A and 402A. The model number is found on the top right hand side on the front of the unit and the serial numbers can be found on the back of the unit, bottom of case, centered, on the black and white bar code label.
Affected Products
OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL and Konica 9880 Facsimile machines (Fax machines)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Oki-Data-Announce-Recall-of-Fax-Machines- |
| Title | CPSC, Oki Data Announce Recall of Fax Machines |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/OkiFax-5980.gif |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled OKIFAX® 5980 fax machine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/OkiFax-5780.gif |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled OKIFAX® 5780 fax machine |
| Hazards › Name | The fax machines may incur a mechanical malfunction, posing a shock hazard to users. |
| Injuries › Name | Oki Data has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL and Konica 9880 Facsimile machines (Fax machines) |
| Products › Type | Facsimile (FAX) Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 1937 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 2620 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the fax machines immediately, unplug the unit, and contact the company for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Oki Data independent dealers and Konica Business Technologies U.S.A. Inc. sold the fax machines, between October 2003 and February 2004, for between $2,800 and $4,000 (depending on the model). |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled fax machines include the OKIFAX® 5780, 5980, 5980DL models, and Konica 9880 model (manufactured by Oki Data Americas Inc.), with serial numbers beginning with 3110A, 311A, 312A, 401A and 402A. The model number is found on the top right hand side on the front of the unit and the serial numbers can be found on the back of the unit, bottom of case, centered, on the black and white bar code label. |
| Recall Number | 04143 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Oki Data Americas Inc., of Mt. Laurel, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Oki Data toll-free at (877) 654- 6364 or log on to www.okidata.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |