Bambu Lab A1 3D printers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On June 13, 2024, Bambu Lab USA Inc., of Austin, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of approximately 12,800 Bambu Lab model A1 3D printers. The recall was initiated due to reports of damaged heatbed cables that can short-circuit and spark, posing electric shock and fire hazards. The firm has received 19 reports of damaged cables, including one report of a cable sparking. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Bambu Lab model A1 3D printers. The sixth digit of the serial number 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. The printers were sold at Micro Center stores nationwide and online at us.store.bambulab.com from December 2023 through January 2024 for between $400 and $560. The printers were manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
When the recalled 3D printer’s heatbed cable is bent or damaged, it can short-circuit and spark or burn through the insulation layer. This condition poses electric shock and fire hazards. The firm has received a total of 19 reports of damaged cables, including one cable sparking. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 3D printers. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Bambu Lab has contacted all known purchasers. Consumers must contact Bambu Lab to arrange either (1) return of their A1 3D printer 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.

5. Official Remedy
Two remedy options are available to consumers:
– Option 1 – Full Refund: Consumers may return their A1 3D printer to Bambu Lab for a full refund. A prepaid shipping label will be provided for the return.
– Option 2 – Free Replacement: Consumers may receive a free replacement of the heatbed and cable, to be performed by a local electronics repair facility arranged by Bambu Lab.

Consumers should not attempt to repair the product themselves. Bambu Lab has already contacted all known purchasers regarding the recall.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Bambu Lab by email at a1recall@bambulab.com, or online at https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/A1recall. Alternatively, consumers may visit https://bambulab.com/en-us and click on “A1 Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice:
– The specific model number or type designation for the recalled printers is not specified in the recall notice.
– The category ID for the product is not specified in the recall notice.
– The product UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific hazard type classification (e.g., electric shock, fire) is not further detailed in the recall notice beyond the description provided.
– The number of units sold at each retailer location is not specified in the recall notice.
– The exact date range of sales beyond “December 2023 through January 2024” is not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific local electronics repair facilities that will perform the replacement are not listed in the recall notice.
– The timeline for receiving the prepaid shipping label or completing the replacement is not specified in the recall notice.
– The method by which Bambu Lab contacted known purchasers (e.g., email, postal mail) is not specified in the recall notice.

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