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Olympus Recalls Film Cameras

Overheating Poses Burn Hazard

March 14, 2006

Olympus • Olympus Expands Infinity Film Camera Recall • Olympus Recalls Film Cameras --- • Consumer Complaints

Olympus is recalling about 1.2 million 35mm cameras sold in the United States because of an overheating problem that poses a burn hazard. A defect in the flash circuit can cause the cameras to smoke and overheat when they are turned on.

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.

The cameras were sold at department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.

Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.

Consumer Contact: 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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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