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Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockOct 15, 2008
Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger

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

Hazard

The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes "WCAA" and "WCAB", which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner. The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of "WBAD" and "WFBA". Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall.

Sold on

Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fujifilmusa.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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