Product Recall Number: 06-250
Why was Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 06-250
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-09-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 1.2 million (including 24,000 additional cameras) various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras. 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.Name of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film CamerasUnits: About 1.2 million (24,000 additional cameras)Manufacturer: Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.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 Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of injuries.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.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: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace, Repair
Units: About 1.2 million (24,000 additional cameras)
Incidents: Olympus Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
Sold At: Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed