Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
What was recalled
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.
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.
Injuries
Olympus Imaging America Inc. has received 21 reports of camera or flash circuitry overheating in the U.S., with no reports of injuries.
Made in
Japan
Where it was sold
- Department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.
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