Canon announced it will recall more than 140,000 copiers due to a potential smoke or fire hazard, Reuters reports on WashingtonPost.com.The company said it will replace three models of a personal compact copier made in Japan between 1987 and 1997 that may have a bad power cord connection, Reuters reports. More than 140,000 copiers could be affected by the recall, which is expected to cost Canon about 200 million yen (US$1.7 million), according to Reuters.The Canon news comes on the heels of similar announcements by Dell and Apple, which both have recalled laptop computer batteries manufactured by Sony that posed a fire risk.Related Links: • Fire Hazard Causes Dell Battery Recall• Apple Also Recalls Laptop Batteries, Fearing Fire Keep checking in at our Security Feed page for updated news coverage. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe