Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported August 2, 2018
Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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Fsp Group, of Taiwan recalled This recall expansion involves power supply units that serve as the power source for mode… - a moderate-severity action.
Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire … was recalled by Fsp Group, of Taiwan in August 2, 2018. Reason: The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire…. Remedy: Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact …. Verify recall #18186 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fsp Group, of Taiwan issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire….
- Moderate
- severity level
- August 2, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18186 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #18186) was formally reported on August 2, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Fsp Group, of Taiwan is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016).
The documented reason for this recall is: The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Affected scope
About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016)
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall expansion involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra manufactured thermal industrial printers (sold under the Zebra brand, including co-branded or re-branded) used to make bar codes and other commercial labels. The recall was originally announced in December 2016 and is now being expanded to include power supply units manufactured by the FSP Group between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2012. The Zebra logo or FSP North America logo, date code and part number are printed on the power supply unit. The power supply units were either sold as after-market kits or included with the sale of the following models of printers manufactured by Zebra: Printer Model Power Supply Unit Date Codes PART NUMBER WATTAGE APCES-1 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX APCS-1 APES-1 APS-1 BR100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX BR110i BR120i CN100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX CN110i CN120i GC420d 808113-001 or P1028888-001 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GC420t GK420d 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GK420t GK888-DT 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GK888-TT 888-DT 888-TT GX420d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GX420t GX42S GX430d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GX430t GT800 808099-001 or P1028888-003 60 or 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GT810 GT820 GT830 HC100 808099-003 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX H 2824-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX H 2844-Z J100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX J110i J110m J120i LP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2824-Z LP 2824 Plus LP 2824 Plus CVS 808113-002 or P1028888-007 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2844-AP LP 2844 e LP-2844 L LP-2844 Le LP-2844-P LP 2844ps LP 2844-Z LP 3842 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 3842 SP P1035373 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 3844-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP384Z P100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX P110i P110m P120i PS4000 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX R2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX 2844-R R2844-Z R402 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX T208M 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX T212M Thermal 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX Thermal 2844 ATP 2844 ATP Thermal 2844 e Thermal 2844 L Thermal 2844 Le TLP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX TLP 2824-Z TLP 2824 Plus TLP 2844 TLP 2844-P TLP 2844-Z TLP 3824 TLP 3842 TLP 3844-Z WM120i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX SC120i ZP450 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP450 ctp ZP455 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP455 atp ZP455 ctp ZP455 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP500 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP500 EPL ZP500 ZPL ZP500 Plus ZP500 Plus EPL ZP500 Plus ZPL ZP505 ZP505 EPL ZP550 808102-001, 808102-002, or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZXP Series 1 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZXP Series 3 ZXP Series 3C
Reason for recall
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18186 |
| Date reported | August 2, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Fsp Group, of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016) |
| 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
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power suppl…
- Check the recall number (18186) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall expansion involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra manufactured thermal industrial printers (sold under the Zebra brand, including co-branded or re-branded) used to make bar codes and other commercial labels. The recall was originally announced in December 2016 and is now being expanded to include power supply units manufactured by the FSP Group between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2012. The Zebra logo or FSP North America logo, date code and part number are printed on the power supply unit. The power supply units were either sold as after-market kits or included with the sale of the following models of printers manufactured by Zebra: Printer Model Power Supply Unit Date Codes PART NUMBER WATTAGE APCES-1 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX APCS-1 APES-1 APS-1 BR100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX BR110i BR120i CN100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX CN110i CN120i GC420d 808113-001 or P1028888-001 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GC420t GK420d 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GK420t GK888-DT 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GK888-TT 888-DT 888-TT GX420d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GX420t GX42S GX430d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GX430t GT800 808099-001 or P1028888-003 60 or 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX GT810 GT820 GT830 HC100 808099-003 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX H 2824-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX H 2844-Z J100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX J110i J110m J120i LP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2824-Z LP 2824 Plus LP 2824 Plus CVS 808113-002 or P1028888-007 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 2844-AP LP 2844 e LP-2844 L LP-2844 Le LP-2844-P LP 2844ps LP 2844-Z LP 3842 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 3842 SP P1035373 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP 3844-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX LP384Z P100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX P110i P110m P120i PS4000 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX R2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX 2844-R R2844-Z R402 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX T208M 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX T212M Thermal 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX Thermal 2844 ATP 2844 ATP Thermal 2844 e Thermal 2844 L Thermal 2844 Le TLP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX TLP 2824-Z TLP 2824 Plus TLP 2844 TLP 2844-P TLP 2844-Z TLP 3824 TLP 3842 TLP 3844-Z WM120i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX SC120i ZP450 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP450 ctp ZP455 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP455 atp ZP455 ctp ZP455 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP500 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZP500 EPL ZP500 ZPL ZP500 Plus ZP500 Plus EPL ZP500 Plus ZPL ZP505 ZP505 EPL ZP550 808102-001, 808102-002, or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZXP Series 1 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX ZXP Series 3 ZXP Series 3C. Recalled by Fsp Group, of Taiwan. Units affected: About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 2, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18186.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (18186) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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