Moderate Recalled October 30, 2008 About 17,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard

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The hazard

The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: DYMO has received 11 reports of printers overheating and emitting smoke and/or a burnt smell. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

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.

Contact: For additional information, contact DYMO toll-free at (888) 658-3904 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.dymo.com or http://global.dymo.com/poweradapter

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled power adapter
Recalled power adapter
Power adapter with "RoHS" symbol not included in this recall
Power adapter with "RoHS" symbol not included in this recall

Photos: U.S. CPSC