Reports of Printers Overheating Prompt Recall of DYMO Adapters

Adapters Sold with Printers

About 17,000 DYMO LabelWriter power adapters used with printers are being recalled because the adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. DYMO has received 11 reports of printers overheating and emitting smoke and/or a burnt smell.

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.

The adapters were sold at office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.

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Published on Oct-30-08