Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
Recall 06250 · Sep 5, 2006 · Olympus
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06250
- Date
- Sep 5, 2006
- Company
- Olympus
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Product
- Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
- Product type
- Cameras & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The original recall (announced March 14, 2006) included the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. Olympus has now added the Infinity Zoom 76 and the Promaster Infinity Twin model cameras to the recall. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Olympus Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S., with no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled various olympus-brand 35mm film cameras?
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.