Recalls / 2014-11-19

Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard

15029 · Recalled 2014-11-19 · CPSC page

Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - front view

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders		About 500

Parties

Manufacturer: Olympus Imaging America Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Camera, electronics stores, mass merchandisers nationwide

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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Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - back view

Source: CPSC recall 15029. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.