CPSC recall 15186
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-07-16
On 2015-07-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras by Olympus America, citing an improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15186 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-07-15 |
| Published | 2015-07-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Olympus America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras | 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.
Reason
An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-And-Shoot-Camera
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