Reported Jul 15, 2015
Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
Olympus America Inc. of Center Valley, Pa.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
- Amount recalled
- About 1,200
Where it was sold
Sold at HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: No reported incidents of injury in the United States
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