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Epson Visual Presentation Cameras

Also sold under ELMO, Doar, Vtel, Tandberg Brands

November 21, 2007
Elmo USA Corp. is recalling about 54,000 Epson visual presentation cameras. Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names.

The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.

The devices, made in Japan, were sold by Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.

Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elmo USA at (877) 275-3566 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1948 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.epson.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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