Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 500)
- 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 Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
- Reason for Recall:
- The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7-inch LCD display on the front.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 500)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 15029
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