Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
CPSC recall 06259. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 06259 has the recall date 18 Sep 2006. The notice names the firm Canon. The recall has about 800,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Copiers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Canon U.S.A. has received six reports of NP1020 model copiers starting to smoke or catching on fire, due to the problem with the electrical connection. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 800,000 |
| Description | The repair recall includes only the following model Canon copiers: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010 and NP1020. The model number is on the front panel of the unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998. |
| Product | Canon Desktop Copiers, About 800,000, Copiers |
| Sold at | Dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300. |
| Manufacturer | Canon Inc., of Japan |
| Importer | Canon U.S.A. Inc |
| Made in | Japan, Thailand |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Copiers
- CPSC recalls of 2006
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 800,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Copiers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Canon
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2012 | Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction |
| 14 Aug 2012 | Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction |
| 10 May 2001 | CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06259The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 06259. https://recallregister.com/product/3358-fire-hazard-prompts-canon-u-s-a-to-recall-previous-model-desktop-copie/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06259 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Canon U.S.A. has received six reports of NP1020 model copiers starting to smoke or catching on fire, due to the problem with the electrical connection. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06259?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 800,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan, Thailand