Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-11-19). Hazards: burn. Models: DS-5500. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15029 |
| Published | 2014-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-05 |
| Product category | Other Sound Recording or Reproducing or Receiving Equipment |
| Products | Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders |
| Firm named in the title | Olympus |
| Firms | Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Model numbers | DS-5500 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450. |
Description
This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7-inch LCD display on the front.
Hazard
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
Incidents and injuries
Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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