Epson Perfection Scanner AC Power Adapters recalled due to risk of fire hazard
- Starting date:
- March 2, 2020
- Posting date:
- March 2, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-72345
Last updated: 2020-03-02
Summary
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Product:
Epson Perfection Scanner AC Power Adapters. -
Issue:
The affected power scanner adapters when plugged into the electrical outlet may overheat or catch fire. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact Epson to obtain a new power adapter.
Affected products
Various Epson Perfection Scanner AC Power Adapters
Product description
The recall involves Epson Perfection Scanner (V30/ V33/ V37/ V300/ V330/ V370) AC power adapter sold by Epson between 2010 and 2017 with universal product number: EADP-16CB B included with the Epson Perfection Scanner. The affected Series I power adapters have a circular indentation on the side of the plastic adapter enclosure.
Affected AC power adapters can be identified by the following part number "EADP-16CB B" and manufacturing date range (2010.01 to 2012.05), which can be found on the power adapter label.
Model | Model Number | Universal Product Number | Date Codes |
---|---|---|---|
Epson Perfection V300 Scanner | B11B193081/083 (Canada only) | EADP-16CB B | 2010.01 to 2012.05 |
Epson Perfection V30 Scanner | B11B193141 | ||
Epson Perfection V330 Scanner | B11B200211 | ||
Epson Perfection V33 Scanner | B11B200201 | ||
Epson Perfection V370 Scanner | B11B207221 | ||
Epson Perfection V37 Scanner | B11B207201 |
Hazard identified
In a small number of Epson Perfection scanner models V30/ V33/ V37/ V300/ V330/ V370, sold by Epson between 2010 and 2017, the supplied AC adapter may overheat and potentially cause fire or property damage..
As of February 28, 2020, the company has received one report in Canada, that the AC adapter overheated causing a fire. There were no reports of injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 25,000 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 2010 to December 31, 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Epson America Inc.
Long Beach
California
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact Epson America Inc on how to receive a free replacement power adapter.
For more information, consumers may contact Epson America Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-888-367-2656 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.