Network Laser Printers (Xerox/Hitachi) – Technical Retrofit (2003)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Xerox, Hitachi, and GCC brand laser printers. The hazard is: Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
These network laser printers were manufactured from January 1995 through September 1998. Model numbers are on the top of the unit and on a label located on the rear panel. The retrofit is for the following model numbers: Xerox Engineering Systems - Model 8808 Hitachi Printing Solutions America - Models Typhoon 8 and Typhoon 16 GCC Technologies - Models Elite XL408, Elite XL608, Elite XL608LC, Elite XL808, Elite XL1208, Elite XL1208 PM, and Elite XL616
Reported concern (CPSC)
Arcing may cause the fuser assembly to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Users should (1) switch off the printer power when unattended; (2) ensure that the "power save" mode is enabled; and (3) contact their commercial distributor for information on obtaining a free retrofit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026