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Product Recall Number: 08-098

Why was Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson) recalled?

Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)
Here's product recall specific data for Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson).

  • Product Recall Number: 08-098

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-11-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY, and ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan, are voluntarily recalling about 54,000 Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson). Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)Units: About 54,000Distributor: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NYManufacturer: ELMO Co. Ltd., of JapanHazard: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold by: Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elmo USA at (877) 275-3566 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1498 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.epson.com.

  • Hazard Description: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair

  • Units: About 54,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan

  • Distributors: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY

  • Manufactured In: Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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