Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
Recall 15186 · Jul 15, 2015 · Olympus
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15186
- Date
- Jul 15, 2015
- Company
- Olympus
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
- Product type
- Cameras & Camcorders
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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 can happen
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reported incidents of injury in the United States
- Sold at
- HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled olympus vg 170 digital cameras?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.