Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders |
| Units | About 500 |
| Hazards | The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. |
Details
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.
Consumer 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.
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