Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers

Product

Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers

Description

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

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

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.

Manufacturer

FSP Group, of Taiwan

Importer

Zebra Technologies Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill

Manufactured In

China