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Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
Recalled March 14, 2006 · CPSC recall 06112 · Olympus
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.
Units
About 1.2 million (in the U.S.)
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.
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
Product
Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Manufacturer(s)
Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Retailers
Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.
Made in
Japan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →