Recall: Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2006 Release #06-112 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 480-1247 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Note: Olympus' August 2006 recall adds two camera models
Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Units: About 1.2 million (in the U.S.)
Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
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 America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of injuries.
Description: The recall includes the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. 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: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.
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
