Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras
⚠ 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-3350.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3350.
Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving a free repair or, if necessary, replacement.
✅ 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-3350.
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 Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras. The notice was published on September 5, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.