CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras
CPSC recall 02246 · announced September 9, 2002 · Eastman Kodak · 75,000 units affected
The product
These are Kodak DC5000-model cameras. The brand name and model number are written on the front of the camera at the bottom right-hand corner. All DC5000 cameras carry a plate on the bottom of the camera containing the Kodak product identifier reading "KJCAA" followed by an eight-digit serial number. The serial number range is 01800001 through 11700825. This recall includes the DC5000 model only. No other Kodak cameras are affected by this recall.
The hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost of inspection, any necessary repair and shipping to and from Kodak repair centers. To receive a postage-paid mailer to return your camera, or for more information, contact Kodak.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kodak has received 12 reports, including six in the U.S., of consumers who experienced an electrical shock while changing batteries, or installing or removing the memory card or USB cable. There have been no reports of serious injury.
Sold at: Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as mail-order and web retailers sold these cameras nationwide, from June 2000 through August 2002, for between $600 and $700.
Consumer contact: Contact Kodak online at www.kodak.com Consumers also can contact Kodak toll-free at (888) 793-2977 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For consumers outside the United States, please contact your local Kodak digital camera support center or visitwww.kodak.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.