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Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 17-056 · December 20, 2016 · Zebra Technologies

What to doPrinter owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-056 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 20, 2016
Brand
Zebra Technologies
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 166,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 20, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra brand thermal industrial printers used to make bar codes and other commercial labels. The power supply units were either sold as after-market kits or included with the sale of the following models of Zebra brand printers: G-Series (GK420D/T, GX420D/T, GX430D/T), GT Series (GT800, GT810, GT820, GT830), ZP455, HC100, P1XX Series (P100, P110, P120), and ZXP3. The Zebra logo or FSP North America logo, date code and part number are printed on the power supply. Date codes between 1039XX through 1052XX and 1101XX through 1152XX are included in the recall for the following power supply units: Printer Model Zebra Power Supply Unit Part Number Power Supply Unit Type GK420d 808099-001 70W Brick GK420t 808099-001 70W Brick GX420d 808101-001 100W Brick GX420t 808101-001 100W Brick GX430d 808101-001 100W Brick GX430t 808101-001 100W Brick GT800 808099-001 70W Brick GT810 808099-001 70W Brick GT820 808099-001 70W Brick GT830 808099-001 70W Brick HC100 808099-003 70W Brick (Medical Brick) P1XX 808099-002 70W Brick ZXP3 808101-001 100W Brick

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers · About 166,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; FSP Group, of Taiwan; Zebra Technologies Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill..

Injuries or incidents 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.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers (About 166,000 units). This recall involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra brand thermal industrial printers used to make bar codes and other commercial labels.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 20, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.