DS-5500 Digital Audio Recorders (Olympus) – burn hazard (2014)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Brand
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. is recalling Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders. The hazard is: The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. "Olympus" and "Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500" are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7-inch LCD display on the front.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026