 Darleen A. Stry |
Olympus Film Cameras Recalled 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)
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