CPSC2015-07-15
Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
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.
Sold at
HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120.
Affected count
About 1,200
Injuries reported
No reported incidents of injury in the United States
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-And-Shoot-CameraDon't want to check this manually?
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