The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02246·Announced 2002-09-09

Kodak DC5000 Digital Cameras Recalled for Electrical Shock Risk

Kodak is recalling DC5000 digital cameras due to a manufacturing defect that can cause electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Kodak for a repair.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has been reported (12 reports of shock) but no serious injury or death has been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Eastman Kodak Company is recalling approximately 75,000 DC5000-model digital cameras. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that can cause consumers to suffer an electrical shock while changing batteries or installing or removing the memory card or USB cable. Kodak has received 12 reports of electrical shock, including six in the U.S., but there have been no reports of serious injury.

The affected cameras were sold nationwide from June 2000 through August 2002 for between $600 and $700. They were sold at department, electronic, computer, and camera stores, as well as mail-order and web retailers. The brand name and model number are written on the front of the camera at the bottom right-hand corner. All DC5000 cameras carry a plate on the bottom containing the Kodak product identifier "KJCAA" followed by an eight-digit serial number ranging from 01800001 through 11700825. This recall includes the DC5000 model only; no other Kodak cameras are affected.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost of inspection, any necessary repair, and shipping to and from Kodak repair centers. Consumers can contact Kodak online at www.kodak.com or toll-free at (888) 793-2977 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
DC5000-model Digital Cameras
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Digital Cameras
Hazard
Affected units
75,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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