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Archived – Fujifilm BC-50 Battery Chargers
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001805
Affected products
Fujifilm BC-50 Battery Chargers
Product description
The BC-50 battery chargers were included in the FinePix F100fd retail box or sold separately as an optional accessory for the Fujifilm FinePix F50fd and F100fd digital cameras.
Hazard identified
The plastic power plug portion on the unit may crack or become detached, posing a potential for an electrical shock or a short hazard to consumers.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these battery chargers.
Number sold
Approximately 870 of the battery chargers were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The battery chargers were sold from April 2008 to October 2008 at specialty photography stores and electronics retailers.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Fujifilm Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers.
For additional information, consumers may contact Fujifilm Canada Customer Service at 1-800-461-0416 for a free replacement charger, or visit the firm's Web site or Fujifilm BC-50 Battery Chargers Recall Notice.