Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-15 · 15186
Hazards
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Recall
Number
15186
Date
2015-07-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120.
Importer(s)
Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves the Olympus VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras. The VG-170 measures about 4 x 2.5 x 1 inches, weighs 5.1 ounces and comes in white, black or red. "VG 170" is printed on the top of the camera, on the side opposite the shutter button. "Olympus" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the front of the camera, "5 X Wide" is printed on lower left hand corner of the front of the camera. The camera has a 3-inch digital LCD screen on the back.