CPSC recall 09-013, announced October 15, 2008, covers Fujifilm BC-50 Battery Chargers (about 5,300 units). The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger. Recall contact: call (800) 800-3854, or go to www.fujifilmusa.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes "WCAA" and "WCAB", which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner. The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of "WBAD" and "WFBA". Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Lot or batch numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the battery charger unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2008 through September 2008
- Price paid
- $60
Why it was recalled
The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 800-3854, or go to www.fujifilmusa.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fujifilm
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 09-013
- Units
- About 5,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.
- Importer
- Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., of Valhalla, N.Y.
BC-50 Battery Chargers
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,300 units: the 76th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- Fujifilm is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2008 to 2018. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fujifilmusa.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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