Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 14, 2006 Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1.2 million (in the U.S.))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1.2 million (in the U.S.))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06112