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Product recall · CPSCNovember 19, 2014Serious
Olympus Digital Audio Recorders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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 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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7-inch LCD display on the front.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- November 19, 2014
- Brand
- Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
DS-5500
Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.
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: “Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn 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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