Bambu Lab A1 3D Printers recall: Electric Shock and Fire Hazards
Bambu Lab Recalls A1 3D Printers Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards
Why was Bambu Lab A1 3D Printers recalled?
When the recalled 3D printer's heatbed cable is bent or damaged, it can short-circuit and spark or burn through the insulation layer, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 3D printers, and contact Bambu Lab to arrange either (1) return of their A1 3D printers for a full refund, or (2) for free replacement of the heatbed and cable by a local electronics repair facility. Consumers requesting a full refund will be sent a prepaid shipping label to return the printer. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Bambu Lab has contacted all known purchasers. Contact: Bambu Lab by email at [email protected], or online at https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/A1recall or at https://bambulab.com/en-us and click on "A1 Recall" at the top of page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bambu Lab A1 3D printers
- Company
- Bambu Lab USA Inc., of Austin, Texas
- Quantity
- About 12,800
- Sold at
- Micro Center stores nationwide and online at us.store.bambulab.com from December 2023 through January 2024 for between $400 and $560.
- Recall date
- June 13, 2024
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received a total of 19 reports of damaged cables, including one cable sparking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Bambu Lab model A1 3D printers. The sixth digit of the serial numbers of affected units, located on the QR code sticker on the rear of the printer, is "A". The recalled printers measure approximately 18 inches by 16 inches by 17 inches, and were sold for personal use. The company name and model, "Bambu Lab A1", are located on the printer's x-axis motor cover.