CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 19, 2014

Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.
Injuries
Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15029

Product Information

Product Name
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Product Type
Other Sound Recording or Reproducing or Receiving Equipment
Number of Units
About 500
Manufacturer Name
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 622-6372
Website www.getolympus.com
Full Contact Information

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.