Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12717
Recall Date
2012-02-02
Manufacturer
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc., of Ramsey, N.J.
Units Affected
About 8,430
Products Involved
Konica Minolta Printers
Hazard
The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers of Magicolor 3730DN and 4750DN should stop using the printers immediately and contact Konica Minolta to schedule a free replacement. Consumers of Bizhub C35 and C35P will be visited by an authorized service agent for repair and replacement of the faulty component.
Reported Injuries
The firm is aware of two reports of the printers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Various value-added resellers, direct retail sales and authorized Konica Minolta dealers from June 2010 through March 2011 for between $900 and $3,500.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves four desktop models of laser color printers: Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P. Model numbers are located on the plate attached to the side of the printer as well as the bottom of the front door. The printers are dark and light gray in color and have "Konica Minolta" printed on the top of the front door.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28