Epson America Inc. 2020-05-01 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20116
Power adapters sold with Epson scanners Recall
Issued May 1, 2020 · Epson America Inc. · 31,400,025,000 units affected
In May 2020, Epson America Inc. recalled the Power adapters sold with Epson scanners, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Power adapters sold with Epson scanners right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Epson America Inc. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapters and contact Epson to receive a free replacement adapter.
Recall details
- Brand
- Epson America Inc.
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- May 1, 2020
- Units affected
- 31,400,025,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20116
- Made in
- China (Adapter)
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Epson America Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 31,400,025,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 14th Electronics recall we've logged in 2020.