DYMO LabelWriter Power Adapters used with 400 series printers

Description: DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2008 Release #09-033 Firm Contact Number: (888) 658-3904 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO® Printers Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: DYMO® LabelWriter® Power Adapters used with printers Units: About 17,000 Manufacturer: DYMO, of Stamford, Conn. Hazard: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: DYMO has received 11 reports of printers overheating and emitting smoke and/or a burnt smell. No injuries have been reported. 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. Sold by: Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. Consumer 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 Power adapter included in this recall: Power adapter with “RoHS” symbol not included in this recall: [Learn More]