I saw this recall notice a couple days ago, but didn't check my "three pin plug cord" 'til this AM. I find a two pin for the battery charger, but no three pin. Owner's manual doesn't show such.(?) Did I get shorted..again? ;-))
Jack --- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Off another Pentax list... > > http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/10861/11885/Pentax-issues-product-recall-statement.phtml > > 22 October 2007 16:18 GMT - Pentax has issued a product recall > statement, saying that they have been made aware that a small > percentage of the three-pin plug cords provided with some of its > cameras may have a manufacturing defect, despite having been supplied > to Pentax with full British and European safety accreditation. > > This recall applies to specific products sold after the 20th November > 2006. > > Products potentially affected are: > > * Optio A20 > * Optio T20 > * Optio W20 > * Optio S7 > * Optio L20 > * K10D > > Customers are being asked to check the plug cords of cameras that fit > these criteria. > > To identify a potentially faulty plug cord, customers should check > the rear of the three-pin plug cord by holding it by the end with the > three pins and turning the pins to face away from them. > > If the box containing text says "Approved BSI KM 45980" they should > cease use and contact the Pentax helpline on 0800 2889410 for a > replacement cord which will be sent immediately. > > The helpline will also arrange for the customer to return the > recalled cord free of charge. > > David Moore, managing director of Pentax UK comments, "We apologise > for inconvenience caused to our customers whilst we take this > precautionary measure. Pentax takes the safety and quality of the > products it sells very seriously and it spends a considerable amount > of time and effort ensuring that the products it sells meet all > relevant regulations and standards". > > Further information can be found at ww.pentax.co.uk/plugcord > > > > Tom C. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
