Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Recall 14128 · Mar 6, 2014 · Canon
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14128
- Date
- Mar 6, 2014
- Company
- Canon
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
- Product type
- Cameras
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The PowerShot SX50 HS is a black compact digital camera. The words "PowerShot SX50 HS" are printed on the top of the camera. The affected cameras have serial numbers beginning with "69", "70" or "71" and have "1" as the sixth digit of the serial number. The serial number is on the side or bottom of the camera housing.
What can happen
A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an allergic reaction to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.
- Sold at
- Camera and mass merchandise retailers nationwide including OfficeMax, Sam's Club, Staples, Target and Walmart and on various websites including Amazon.com, Best Buy.com and BHPhotoVideo.com from October 2013 through January 2014 for about $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled canon powershot sx50 hs digital cameras?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.
What is the hazard?
A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an allergic reaction to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.