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Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance

Recalled July 15, 2015 · CPSC recall 15186 · Olympus

Front of CameraBack of CameraTop of Camera
Hazard
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,200
Incidents / injuries
No reported incidents of injury in the United States

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.

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.

Product
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
Imported by
Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Retailers
HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →