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Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard

Note: This recall has been reannounced.

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Recall Date:
March 14, 2006

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2006
Release #06-112

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 480-1247

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Name of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras

Units: About 1.2 million (in the U.S.)

Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.

Hazard: A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Olympus America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of injuries.

Description: The recall includes the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash.

Sold at: Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.

Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Olympus at (800) 480-1247 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.olympusamerica.com

 

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