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Product Recall Number: 18-186

Why was Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers recalled?

The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers
Here's product recall specific data for Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-186

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-08-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers

  • Description:

  • Hazard Description: The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016.)

  • Incidents: The firm has received a total of 30 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.

  • 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 Pos. Div., ScanSource and Wynit Distribution LLC, to businesses, hospitals and end-users from October 2006 through June 2013 for between $340 and $2,000 with Zebra printers and for about $130 as an aftermarket accessory.

  • Importers: Zebra Technologies Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill

  • Manufacturers: FSP Group, of Taiwan

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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