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Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: September 5, 2006 Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 1.2 million (24,000 additional cameras))
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
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 a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.

Product Images

Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film CamerasVarious Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 1.2 million (24,000 additional cameras))

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 06250

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