CPSC2016-12-20
Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard
FSP Group, of Taiwan
Hazard
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Sold at
Direct sales from Zebra and through Zebra distributors and resellers, including BlueStar Inc., Ingram Micro Data Capture Point of Sale Division, ScanSource and Wynit Distribution LLC, to businesses, hospitals and end-users nationwide from July 2010 through June 2012 for between $400 and $4,750 with Zebra printers and for about $11 as an aftermarket accessory.
Affected count
About 166,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the power supply units overheating or catching fire, including a fire that spread from the connector to the printer, damaging the printer and surrounding work space. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers
Consumer contact
Zebra at 800-658-3795 any time Monday through Friday, email PSUrecall@zebra.com or online at www.zebra.com and click on "Power Supply Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Zebra-Technologies-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Thermal-PrintersDon't want to check this manually?
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