Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 08098
Affected scope: About 54,000

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

Elmo Co. Ltd., of Japan recalled Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recal….

Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Elmo Co. Ltd., of Japan in November 21, 2007. Reason: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo U…. Verify recall #08098 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Elmo Co. Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 21, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08098 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

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	08098
Date reported	November 21, 2007
Date initiated	November 21, 2007
Recalling firm	Elmo Co. Ltd., of Japan
Affected scope	About 54,000
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 stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epso…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 21, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08098.

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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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