BOND Slide Labeler Zebra Printer and recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 17, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Leica Microsystems, Inc. recalls BOND Slide Labeler Zebra Printer Model TLP3842 and Model GX4301, for use with BOND-III and BOND-MAX instruments

Recall number

Z-0281-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Distribution was nationwide. There was also government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada.

Why it was recalled

The power supply unit for the printer used with the device can potentially overheat or cause a fire hazard because it could contain an improperly-mixed phosphorus compound.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

BOND Slide Labeler Zebra Printer Model TLP3842 and Model GX4301, for use with BOND-III and BOND-MAX instruments