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Product recall · CPSCOctober 15, 2008Serious
Fujifilm Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,300
- Recall date
- October 15, 2008
- Brand
- Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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