CPSC2014-11-19
Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
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.
Sold at
Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Consumer contact
Olympus Imaging America Inc., at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.getolympus.com and click on "Repair Your Product" under the "Support" tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Audio-RecordersDon't want to check this manually?
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