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1. Miller Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
2. Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
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1. Miller Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards:
Recall Date: August 2, 2018
Recall Number: 18-196
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Fireworks
Hazard:
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing burn and explosion hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
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Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Miller Fireworks toll-free at 833-474-1776 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, email at sales@millerfireworks.comor online at www.millerfireworks.com and click on “SAFETY” for more information.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
Recall Details
Units:
About 3,800
Description:
This recall involves ball bullet rocket fireworks packed in bags of four with model number LB6103 and M-150 cracker fireworks packed in boxes of 36 with model number LA150B. The model numbers are printed on the packaging. The recalled ball bullet rocket fireworks were sold with four different colored fireworks and have “Ball Bullet Rocket” printed on the packaging. The M-150 cracker fireworks were sold in a yellow/orange box and have “Legend Fireworks M-150 Cracker 36 Pieces” printed on the front of the box.
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Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Fremont Fireworks stores in Indiana, Miller Fireworks and J&W Fireworks stores in Ohio and Red Falcon Fireworks and Rocky’s Fireworks stores in Michigan from May 2017 through June 2018 for between $4 and $13.
Importer(s):
Miller Fireworks, of Holland, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: August 2, 2018
Recall Number: 18-186
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers
Hazard:
The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Consumer Contact:
Zebra at 800-658-3795 any time Monday through Friday, email PSUrecall@zebra.com or online at www.zebra.com and click on “Power Supply Recall” for more information.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
Recall Details
Units:
About 1,370,000 (166,000 units were previously recalled in December 2016.)
Description:
This recall expansion involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra manufactured thermal industrial printers (sold under the Zebra brand, including co-branded or re-branded) used to make bar codes and other commercial labels. The recall was originally announced in December 2016 and is now being expanded to include power supply units manufactured by the FSP Group between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2012. The Zebra logo or FSP North America logo, date code and part number are printed on the power supply unit. The power supply units were either sold as after-market kits or included with the sale of the following models of printers manufactured by Zebra:
Printer Model Power Supply Unit Date Codes
PART NUMBER WATTAGE
APCES-1 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
APCS-1
APES-1
APS-1
BR100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
BR110i
BR120i
CN100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
CN110i
CN120i
GC420d 808113-001 or P1028888-001 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GC420t
GK420d 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GK420t
GK888-DT 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GK888-TT
888-DT
888-TT
GX420d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GX420t
GX42S
GX430d 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GX430t
GT800 808099-001 or P1028888-003 60 or 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
GT810
GT820
GT830
HC100 808099-003 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
H 2824-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
H 2844-Z
J100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
J110i
J110m
J120i
LP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP 2824-Z
LP 2824 Plus
LP 2824 Plus CVS 808113-002 or P1028888-007 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP 2844-AP
LP 2844 e
LP-2844 L
LP-2844 Le
LP-2844-P
LP 2844ps
LP 2844-Z
LP 3842 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP 3842 SP P1035373 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP 3844-Z 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
LP384Z
P100i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
P110i
P110m
P120i
PS4000 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
R2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
2844-R
R2844-Z
R402 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
T208M 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
T212M
Thermal 2844 808113-001 or P1028888-001 50 or 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
Thermal 2844 ATP
2844 ATP
Thermal 2844 e
Thermal 2844 L
Thermal 2844 Le
TLP 2824 808113-001 or P1028888-001
50 or 60-Watt Brick
0639XX through 1253XX
TLP 2824-Z
TLP 2824 Plus
TLP 2844
TLP 2844-P
TLP 2844-Z
TLP 3824
TLP 3842
TLP 3844-Z
WM120i 808099-002 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
SC120i
ZP450 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZP450 ctp
ZP455 808099-001 or P1028888-006 70-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZP455 atp
ZP455 ctp
ZP455 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZP500 808102-001 or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZP500 EPL
ZP500 ZPL
ZP500 Plus
ZP500 Plus EPL
ZP500 Plus ZPL
ZP505
ZP505 EPL
ZP550 808102-001, 808102-002, or P1028888-002 60-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZXP Series 1 808101-001 100-Watt Brick 0639XX through 1253XX
ZXP Series 3
ZXP Series 3C
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received a total of 30 reports of the power supply units overheating or catching fire, including a fire that spread from the connector to the printer, damaging the printer and surrounding work space. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Direct sales from Zebra and through Zebra distributors and resellers, including BlueStar Inc., Ingram Micro Data Capture Pos. Div., ScanSource and Wynit Distribution LLC, to businesses, hospitals and end-users from October 2006 through June 2013 for between $340 and $2,000 with Zebra printers and for about $130 as an aftermarket accessory.
Manufacturer(s):
FSP Group, of Taiwan
Manufactured In:
China
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
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