CPSCGeneral Alert
Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
Published: November 21, 2007Recall ID: 08098Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.
Affected Products
Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Elmo-USA-Corp-Recalls-Visual-Presenters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0a097ff816bc4adaac3a4d8e823ca55d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Visual Presenter |
| Hazards › Name | Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson) |
| Products › Type | Computer Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1893 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 54,000 |
| Recall I D | 4107 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02. |
| Distributors › Name | ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY |
| Recall Number | 08098 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Elmo USA at (877) 275-3566 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1498 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.epson.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |