Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-21). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX…. About 54,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08098 |
| Published | 2007-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Computer Equipment |
| Products | Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson) |
| Firm named in the title | Elmo USA Corp. |
| Firms | ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan (manufacturer); ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 54,000 |
| Model numbers | EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG, ELPDC02 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000. |
Description
Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.
Hazard
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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