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Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled November 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08098 · Elmo

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 54,000

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.

What to do

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 Web site 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

Product

Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)

Manufacturer(s)

ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan

Distributed by

ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY

Retailers

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

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →