Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
USOlympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-And-Shoot-Camera |
| Title | Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15186.Front.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of Camera |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15186.back.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of Camera |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15186.top.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Top of Camera |
| Hazards › Name | An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | No reported incidents of injury in the United States |
| Products › Name | Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras |
| Products › Type | Cameras & Camcorders |
| Products › Category I D | 67674 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 6445 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15186 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Olympus at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.getolympus.com and click on "Support by Product" under "Support" and information is listed on the right hand side. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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