The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09013·Announced 2008-10-15

Fujifilm Recalls BC-50 Battery Chargers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Fujifilm is recalling BC-50 battery chargers because the power plug can crack or detach, creating an electrical shock risk. No injuries have been reported.

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 not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc. is recalling approximately 5,300 BC-50 battery chargers due to a potential electrical shock hazard. The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, which poses a risk of electrical shock to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled chargers were included with Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by production lot codes "WCAA" and "WCAB" located on the back of the unit. They were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras, with production lot codes "WBAD" and "WFBA". Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in this recall. The units were sold at camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact Fujifilm for a free replacement charger. For additional information, consumers can contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.fujifilmusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
BC-50 Battery Chargers
Manufacturer
Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
5,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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