Pros: Quickly shipped replacement unit with a new warranty and ink cartridge at no cost
Cons: Small ink cartridge size goes through ink quickly
The Bottom Line: This is more of a safety warning to all who already own one of these or anyone else planning on purchasing one rather than a review of the unit.
virt's Full Review: Canon FaxPhone B640 InkJet Printer
I would just like to point out that the Canon FaxPhone B640 was voluntarily recalled by Canon US Inc and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10, 2001. This recall affects about 60,000 Faxphones sold nationwide between October 1999 and May 2001priced between $130 - $200. These units were manufactured between September 30, 1999 and January 26, 2000. An electrical component used in certain FAXPHONE B640 units may catch on fire.
These units may still be on store shelves and/or are being sold as used.
This recall is only for this particular model - no other units have been recalled. The serial numbers on this unit are UKK52923 to UKK55442, UKK60513 to UKK99999, and YKK02001 to YKK20000. The serial number can be found on the silver label on the rear of the unit.
If you currenty own one of these units, you should immediately unplug it and discontinue use. You can contact Canon USA's Instant Exchange Program at the addresses below for a FREE repalcement unit and a new one (1) year warranty at absolutely NO COST TO YOU - Canon USA will even pay shipping both ways. You simply contact them and they will send a replacement unit to you and you return the old unit. Currrently, Canon USA has been sending replacement units out inless than 1 weeks time, so they have been very prompt about this issue.
Even if your unit is PAST its warranty date, YOU ARE COVERED under this recall and will receive a replacement unit with a new one (1) year warranty which starts on the day they ship the replacement unit.
You can read more about this recal on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site:
In order to get your replacement unit, you will need to call (888) 280-7858, between 8:00 a.m. - midnight, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or between noon - 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Saturday. You can also reach Canon USA by email or if you have any questions - B640@va.cits.canon.com
If you are able to locate one of these units that is used say at a yard sale or on eBay, you could end up with quite a bargain considering the new warratny, ink cartridge and cables.
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