CPSC recall 06250
Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-07-16
On 2024-07-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras by Olympus Imaging America, citing A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06250 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-09-05 |
| Published | 2024-07-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Olympus Imaging America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Various Olympus-Brand 35mm Film Cameras | 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.
Reason
A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Olympus-Expands-March-Recall-of-Overheating-Infinity-Film-Cameras
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