Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating
Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
Why was Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
- Company
- Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 1.2 million (in the U.S.)
- Sold at
- Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.
- Recall date
- March 14, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Olympus America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.