CPSC2002-09-09
CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras
Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.Y.
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost of inspection, any necessary repair and shipping to and from Kodak repair centers. To receive a postage-paid mailer to return your camera, or for more information, contact Kodak.
Sold at
Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as mail-order and web retailers sold these cameras nationwide, from June 2000 through August 2002, for between $600 and $700.
Affected count
About 75,000
Injuries reported
Kodak has received 12 reports, including six in the U.S., of consumers who experienced an electrical shock while changing batteries, or installing or removing the memory card or USB cable. There have been no reports of serious injury.
Products
DC5000-model Digital Cameras
Consumer contact
Contact Kodak online at www.kodak.com Consumers also can contact Kodak toll-free at (888) 793-2977 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For consumers outside the United States, please contact your local Kodak digital camera support center or visitwww.kodak.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Eastman-Kodak-Company-Announce-Recall-of-DC5000-Model-Digital-Cameras-Don't want to check this manually?
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