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Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras

U.S. CPSCBurnsSep 5, 2006
Recalled Camera
Recalled Camera
Recalled Camera
Recalled Camera

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.

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.

Product 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 on

Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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