HP recalls fax machines 1040 and 105: overheating from electrical failure risks fire and burns. Stop using immediately and get a rebate for a replacement.
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
HP is recalling fax machines 1040 and 1050 because they can overheat from internal electrical failures, causing fire or burns. This is serious enough to stop using the devices immediately.
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure. This overheating can lead to fire or burns if the device is not properly maintained or used.
Owners of HP Fax 1040 or 1050 models are affected. Anyone using these fax machines at home or office is at risk of fire or burns.
Check for the HP logo and model number on the front of the fax machine. The machines are dark gray and measure about 11 inches high by 14.5 inches wide.
Disconnect the fax machine from the electrical outlet and stop using it to prevent fire or burns.
Reach out to HP to get a rebate for a new authorized HP fax machine or partial rebate on certain HP inkjet printers.
Consumers should immediately 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 a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers.
HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models.
Check for the HP logo and model number on the front of the machine. The machines are dark gray and measure about 11 inches high by 14.5 inches wide.
Immediately stop using it, disconnect from the electrical outlet, and contact HP for a rebate on a replacement or partial rebate on certain HP inkjet printers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send HP to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 973 — HP HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines Hello, I own a HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines that is covered by recall 973 from HP. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately 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 a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
