Olympus recalls DS-5500 digital audio recorders that can overheat during charging, causing burns. Affected units were sold from 2018-2020. Consumers should stop using immediately and get a refund, repair, or replacement.
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Olympus is recalling digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500 because they can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to users and property. This affects recorders sold between 2018 and 2020.
The recorders can overheat when charging due to a design flaw that causes excessive heat buildup. This heat can lead to burns on the user or damage nearby objects, especially if the recorder is left charging unattended.
Owners of Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders purchased between 2018 and 2020 are affected. Users most at risk are those who charge the recorders frequently, as overheating can cause burns.
Check for the model number DS-5500 on the front of the recorder, which has "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" printed. The recorders are black, about 4.5 inches tall, and have three smart buttons and a 1.7-inch LCD display.
Discontinue using the DS-5500 recorder right away to prevent overheating and potential burns.
Reach out to Olympus directly or the retailer where you purchased the recorder to get a full refund, free repair, or replacement.
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.
The DS-5500 digital audio recorders are affected.
These recorders were sold between 2018 and 2020.
Check for the model number DS-5500 on the front of the recorder, which has "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" printed.
Stop using it immediately and contact Olympus or the retailer where you purchased it for a refund, repair, or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1863 — Olympus Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders Hello, I own a Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders that is covered by recall 1863 from Olympus. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
