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

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

Recall #: 15186
Affected scope: About 1,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves the Olympus VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras. The VG-170 measur….

Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 15, 2015. Reason: 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 f…. Verify recall #15186 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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

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agency class: July 15, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15186 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15186
Date reported	July 15, 2015
Date initiated	July 15, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 15, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15186.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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