Product description

2 Megapixel consumer digital zoom lens camera, powered by 4 AA sized Alkaline batteries, supplied with the camera. Supplied in Australia between 27 June and 9 August 2002. Affected cameras have serial numbers: 2010001 - 2042816; 2510001 - 2543248; 3010

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Reason the product is recalled

Severe overheating may occur within the battery chamber of this product, sufficient to result in the melting of the outside casing. Such heat might lead to injury, and under extreme circumstances might possibly lead to a fire.

The hazards to consumers

Fire.

What consumers should do

Cease use immediately and remove all batteries. Information and instructions for return and replacement cameras can be found at www.maxwell.com.au Alternately further advice can be obtained by toll free phone 1300 366 499.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Maxwell Optical Industries Pty Limited

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2002/5558 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.