[Recalled] Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders — This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500 | CPSC 2014-11-19

This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.

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What to do if you own this product

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