Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3227.
The recall includes the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3227.
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department, Electronic And Camera Stores, And Mail-order Retailers Nationwide From January 1989 Through December 1995 For Between $220 And $365. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3227.
For additional information, contact Olympus at (800) 480-1247 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.olympusamerica.com
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Department, Electronic And Camera Stores, And Mail-order Retailers Nationwide From January 1989 Through December 1995 For Between $220 And $365. Recall FAQ
Department, Electronic And Camera Stores, And Mail-order Retailers Nationwide From January 1989 Through December 1995 For Between $220 And $365. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard. The notice was published on March 14, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.