CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras

Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.

Recall #: 02246
Affected scope: About 75,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.y. recalled These are Kodak DC5000-model cameras. The brand name and model number are written on the ….

CPSC, Eastman Kodak Company Announce Recall of DC5000-Model Digital Cameras was recalled by Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.y. in September 9, 2002. Reason: Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact …. Verify recall #02246 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock..

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agency class: September 9, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02246 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These are Kodak DC5000-model cameras. The brand name and model number are written on the front of the camera at the bottom right-hand corner. All DC5000 cameras carry a plate on the bottom of the camera containing the Kodak product identifier reading "KJCAA" followed by an eight-digit serial number. The serial number range is 01800001 through 11700825. This recall includes the DC5000 model only. No other Kodak cameras are affected by this recall.

Reason for recall

Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost of inspection, any necessary repair and shipping to and from Kodak repair centers. To receive a postage-paid mailer to return your camera, or for more information, contact Kodak.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02246
Date reported	September 9, 2002
Date initiated	September 9, 2002
Recalling firm	Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N.y.
Affected scope	About 75,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the Kodak DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera and contact Kodak. The company will cover the cost o…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Due to a manufacturing defect, consumers using these cameras can suffer an electrical shock.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 9, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02246.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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