Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-15). Hazards: electric shock. About 5,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09013 |
| Published | 2008-10-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | BC-50 Battery Chargers |
| Firm named in the title | Fujifilm |
| Firms | Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,300 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60. |
Description
The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes "WCAA" and "WCAB", which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner. The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of "WBAD" and "WFBA". Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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