Recall #09-013 · Published October 15, 2008

Fujifilm BC-50 Battery Chargers

Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for BC-50 Battery Chargers from Fujifilm on October 15, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The plastic portion of the unit's power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.

Recalled Battery Charger
Recalled Battery Charger
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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 notice

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.

Product and sales details

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

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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