Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 21, 2007 CPSC #08098

Quick answer

Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08098, announced on November 21, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact elmo usa for all models except epson. all epson owners should contact epson. consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.. Affected brands: ELMO Co. Ltd., ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY.

Hazard

Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.

Affected products

Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)

Recalled brands

ELMO Co. Ltd., ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.

Recall date

November 21, 2007

Categories

Computer Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08098?

CPSC recall #08098 covers Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 21, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.

What is the remedy for recall #08098?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08098 is consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact elmo usa for all models except epson. all epson owners should contact epson. consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.. 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?

If you sell Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Elmo-USA-Corp-Recalls-Visual-Presenters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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