The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has expanded a recall of power supply units supplied with Zebra printers after identifying a high risk of fire.

The recall affects PSUs manufactured by FSP Group between 1 October 2006 and 31 December 2012. The units are supplied with a range of Zebra desktop and card printers, including models used in healthcare environments to produce medical prescriptions, repeat re-order forms and drug dispensing labels.

According to OPSS, the affected PSUs may contain an improperly mixed phosphorus compound in the flame-retardant resin used in the DC power supply connectors. When combined with moisture and humidity over time, the deficiency can potentially cause overheating and create a fire hazard. The specific risk is at the point where the power lead enters the appliance.

The product was originally subject to a recall in 2016, but OPSS said the recall period has now been expanded to include the additional PSUs manufactured between 2006 and 2012. The affected equipment covers a wide range of Zebra printer models, including the GK420d and various models in the AP, GC, GK, GK888, GX, GT, HC, LP, TLP, ZP and ZXP ranges.

The recall is particularly relevant to organisations using the printers in healthcare and other operational environments, where an electrical failure could create both property and business-continuity risks. OPSS said users should check whether their PSU is affected and refer to Zebra’s recall information for further details. The recall was notified by the Health and Safety Executive and has been classified by OPSS as a high-risk product recall.

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