Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC · 15029 · published 2014-11-19

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Hazard

The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.

Remedy

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.

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Affected products

Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.

Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders

Brands in this recall

Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.

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