Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras

Active Recall Announced September 5, 2006 CPSC #06250

Quick answer

Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras is CPSC recall #06250, announced on September 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these cameras and contact olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.. Affected brand: Olympus Imaging America Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras

Recalled brands

Olympus Imaging America Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

September 5, 2006

Categories

Cameras & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06250?

CPSC recall #06250 covers Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06250?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06250 is consumers should stop using these cameras and contact olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

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Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Olympus-Expands-March-Recall-of-Overheating-Infinity-Film-Cameras. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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