Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
Recall 06112 · Mar 14, 2006 · Olympus
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06112
- Date
- Mar 14, 2006
- Company
- Olympus
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Product
- Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
- Product type
- Cameras & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 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 the free repair for this defect.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Olympus 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 the free repair for this defect.
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.