FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2006
Release #06-112
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 480-1247
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Units: About 1.2 million (in the U.S.)
Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Olympus America Inc. has received 21 reports of
camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of
injuries.
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.
Sold at: Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order
retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between
$220 and $365.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus
for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Olympus at (800)
480-1247 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to
the firm's Web site at www.olympusamerica.com