Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-15). Hazards: electric shock. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15186 |
| Published | 2015-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-16 |
| Product category | Cameras & Camcorders |
| Products | Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras |
| Firm named in the title | Olympus |
| Firms | Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120. |
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.
Hazard
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
No reported incidents of injury in the United States
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