CPSC2007-11-21
Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan
Hazard
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 54,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Elmo USA at (877) 275-3566 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1498 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.epson.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Elmo-USA-Corp-Recalls-Visual-Presenters-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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