Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Epson Scanners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 20116. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapters and contact Epson to receive a free replacement adapter.
CPSC recall 20116 has the recall date 1 May 2020. The notice names the firm Epson America. The recall has about 314,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Epson is aware of 15 incidents worldwide of the adapter melting or catching fire, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 314,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Power adapters sold with Epson scanners, About 314,000 (In addition, 25,000 in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Importer | Epson America Inc |
| Made in | China (Adapter), Indonesia (Scanner) |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 314,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name Epson America
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20116The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20116. https://recallregister.com/product/8809-epson-recalls-power-adapters-sold-with-epson-scanners-due-to-burn-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20116 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Epson is aware of 15 incidents worldwide of the adapter melting or catching fire, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20116?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20116?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 314,000 (In addition, 25,000 in Canada)