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Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock HazardDate: 10/21/2008
Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: BC-50 Battery Chargers Units: About 5,300 Importer: Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y. Hazard: The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes "WCAA" and "WCAB", which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner. The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of "WBAD" and "WFBA". Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall. Sold at: Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fujifilmusa.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/21/2008 Reason: The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 12/19/2008 Reason: The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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