CPSC Recall in 2007: Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-098

Date: November 20, 2007

Product Name: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY, and ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan, are voluntarily recalling about 54,000 Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson). Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)Units: About 54,000Distributor: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NYManufacturer: ELMO Co. Ltd., of JapanHazard: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.Sold by: Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: 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 website at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1498 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.epson.com.  

Hazard Description:

Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Repair

Units: About 54,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.

Manufactured In:

Japan