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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-07-15

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

Is my product affected?

Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras

  • Brand Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Olympus has recalled the VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera due to a shock hazard caused by an improperly installed part that can touch the camera's circuit board and pose an electric shock risk to users. The recalled camera measures approximately 4 x 2.5 x 1 inches, weighs 5.1 ounces, and is available in white, black, or red. The camera can be identified by "VG 170" printed on the top on the side opposite the shutter button, "Olympus" on the upper right of the front, "5 X Wide" on the lower left of the front, and a 3-inch digital LCD screen on the back. These cameras were sold exclusively at HHGregg Appliance.

Consumers who own this recalled camera should immediately stop using it and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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