Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Epson Scanners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall number

20116

Title

Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Epson Scanners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall date

2020-05-01T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"China (Adapter)"},{"Country":"Indonesia (Scanner)"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Epson America Inc., of Long Beach, Calif."}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, and department stores nationwide from January 2010 through December 2015 for between $55 and $80 for the scanner and adapter."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Power adapters sold with Epson scanners","NumberOfUnits":"About 314,000 (In addition, 25,000 in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapters and contact Epson to receive a free replacement adapter."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"Epson is aware of 15 incidents worldwide of the adapter melting or catching fire, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported."}]

Description

This recall involves the power adapter sold with Epson V-series (V30/V33/V37/V300/V330/V370) scanners. The recalled adapters are black with a power cord that connects to the scanner and to an electrical outlet. "EPSON" and internal part code "EADP-16CB B" are printed on the label of the adapter.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Epson-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-Epson-Scanners-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards

Last published

2020-05-01T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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