Leica recalls BOND Slide Labeler Zebra Printers TLP3842 and GX4301 with faulty power supplies that may overheat and cause fire. Affected units have specific part numbers and date codes.
The power supply unit for the printer used with the device can potentially overheat or cause a fire hazard because it could contain an improperly-mixed phosphorus compound.
Leica is recalling two models of slide labelers that use faulty power supplies which could overheat and cause fire. This hazard affects users who have the specific part numbers and date codes listed in the recall.
The power supply units in these printers contain an improperly-mixed phosphorus compound that can overheat and potentially cause a fire. This issue occurs in specific models with certain part numbers and date codes.
Users of Leica BOND-III and BOND-MAX instruments with the specific TLP3842 or GX4301 models are affected. Those with the listed part numbers and date codes are most at risk.
Check if your printer has the part numbers 808113-001 or P1028888-001 for TLP3842 (date codes 0639XX to 1253XX) or 808101-001 for GX4301 (date codes 0639XX to 1253XX).
Identify if your printer uses the affected part numbers: 808113-001 or P1028888-001 for TLP3842, or 808101-001 for GX4301.
Reach out to Leica directly to confirm if your unit is affected and get instructions on next steps.
The TLP3842 and GX4301 models used with BOND-III and BOND-MAX instruments are affected.
Check for the specific part numbers and date codes listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; contact Leica for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Leica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0281-2019 — Leica Leica Hello, I own a Leica that is covered by recall Z-0281-2019 from Leica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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