Product Recall Number: 20-116
Why was Power adapters sold with Epson scanners recalled?
The power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards.
Product Recall Number: 20-116
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-05-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Power adapters sold with Epson scanners
Description: This recall involves the power adapter sold with Epson V-series (V30/V33/V37/V300/V330/V370) scanners. The recalled adapters are black with a power cord that connects to the scanner and to an electrical outlet. “EPSON” and internal part code “EADP-16CB B” are printed on the label of the adaptor.
Hazard Description: The power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 314,000 (In addition, 25,000 in Canada)
Incidents: Epson is aware of 15 incidents worldwide of the adaptor melting or catching fire, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapters and contact Epson to receive a free replacement adapter.
Sold At: Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, and department stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2015 for between $55 and $80 for the scanner and adapter.
Importers: Epson America Inc., of Long Beach, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China (Adapter), Indonesia (Scanner)
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed