Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
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. [Learn More]
About 500 units were affected by this recall.
Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - front view. Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - back view
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 11/19/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1863 |
| Recall Number | 15029 |
| Product Type | Other Sound Recording or Reproducing or Receiving Equipment |
| Hazard | The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 03/05/2015 |
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