Bambu Lab Recalls A1 3D Printers Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 24264
- Recall date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Units
- About 12,800
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Firm
- Bambu Lab
- Made in
- China
What to do
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 a1recall@bambulab.com, 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.
Hazard
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Jun 13, 2024. It covers About 12,800 units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. The remedy type is replace: the firm will send or give you a replacement product. Reported incidents: The firm has received a total of 19 reports of damaged cables, including one cable sparking. No injuries have been reported.
Where it was sold
Micro Center stores nationwide and online at us.store.bambulab.com from December 2023 through January 2024 for between $400 and $560.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Bambu Lab USA Inc., of Austin, Texas
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bambu-Lab-Recalls-A1-3D-Printers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-a…
- Last published by CPSC
- Jun 13, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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