Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-05). Hazards: burn. About 1,200,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06250 |
| Published | 2006-09-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-16 |
| Product category | Cameras & Accessories |
| Products | Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras |
| Firm named in the title | Olympus |
| Firms | Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 1,200,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365. |
Description
The original recall (announced March 14, 2006) included the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. Olympus has now added the Infinity Zoom 76 and the Promaster Infinity Twin model cameras to the recall. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Olympus Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S., with no reports of injuries.
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