CPSC recall · Reported October 30, 2008
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Dymo, of Stamford, Conn. recalled This recall involves the external power adapters sold with the following DYMO LabelWriter….
DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Dymo, of Stamford, Conn. in October 30, 2008. Reason: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled power adapter from the wall socket and f…. Verify recall #09033 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dymo, of Stamford, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 17K units
- affected scope
- October 30, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09033 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves the external power adapters sold with the following DYMO LabelWriter® 400 series printers: DYMO LabelWriter 400, DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Duo and DYMO Desktop Mailing Solution with housing date codes 2407, 2507, 2607 or 2707. The date code is printed on the plastic housing of the adapter. Power adapters with "RoHS" printed on the top right of the product label are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled power adapter from the wall socket and from their printer and contact the firm to receive a free replacement external power adapter kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09033 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Dymo, of Stamford, Conn. |
| Affected scope | 17000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled power adapter from the wall socket and from their printer and contact the firm t…
- Check the recall number (09033) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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