[{"RecallID":1863,"RecallNumber":"15029","RecallDate":"2014-11-19T00:00:00","Description":"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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Audio-Recorders","Title":"Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Olympus Imaging America Inc., at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.getolympus.com and click on \"Repair Your Product\" under the \"Support\" tab for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2015-03-05T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Other Sound Recording or Reproducing or Receiving Equipment","CategoryID":"67658","NumberOfUnits":"About 500"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15029.DS5500%2520FrontLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - front view"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15029.DS5500%2520BackLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorder - back view"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"},{"Option":"Refund"},{"Option":"Repair"}]}]