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Fire / OverheatingDecember 20, 2016CPSC #17056

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

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
166,000
Remedy
replacement

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

Hazard

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

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Power supply unitPSU 808099-001 used with GK420 D/T, GT800 Series, and ZP455 PrintersPSU 808101-001 used with GX420 D/T, GX430 D/T, ZXP3 PrintersPSU 808099-002 used with P100 Series Printers
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