Epson Australia Pty Ltd - AC Adapter (EADP-16CB E) for Epson Perfection Scanners Recall

A recall notice for AC Adapter (EADP-16CB E) for Epson Perfection Scanners supplied by Epson Australia Pty Ltd as a component of the insulating resin in the DC Plug may cause the Adapter to overheat, melt, smoke or ignite.

Epson Australia Pty Ltd - AC Adapter (EADP-16CB E) for Epson Perfection Scanners

PRA No.

2019/18073

Date published

15 Jan 2020

Product description

Epson AC Adapter
Model A392AS
Product number EADP-16CB E

Sold separately or with Epson Perfection scanners V30, V300 Photo, V33, V330 Photo, V37 and V370

Photograph of Epson AC Adapter

Photograph of Epson AC Adapter Label

Photograph of Affected Epson Scanners

Identifying features

Other

First four numbers of the serial number from 1001 to 1248

What are the defects?

A component of the insulating resin in the DC Plug may cause the Adapter to overheat, melt, smoke or ignite.

What are the hazards?

If the Adapter overheats this may cause harmful smoke or odours, or an electrical fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should stop using the product and unplug it from the wall socket. For instructions on how to identify whether a product is affected by this recall, consumers can visit https://www.epson.com.au/product_notices/scanner_notice.asp

Affected consumers can contact Epson on its toll-free number 1300 059 685 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday AEST) to arrange for a replacement adapter.

Supplier

Epson Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Harvey Norman
Officeworks
Michaels Camera and Video

Where the product was sold

Nationally

International

Online

Dates available for sale

  • 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2013

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (267.93 KB)

Responsible regulator

Office of Fair Trading (NSW) - ERAC is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Electronics and technology

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