FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 5, 2006
Release #06-250
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 480-1247
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
immediately contact the Company for refund or replacement.
Note: Olympus is adding two camera models to their March 2006 recall
Name of Product: Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
Units: About 1.2 million (24,000 additional cameras)
Manufacturer: Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
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 Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports
of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S. with no reports of
injuries.
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.
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 a free repair or, if necessary,
replacement.
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