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Product Recall Number: 13-076

Why was WFT-E7AWireless File Transmitter recalled?

A chemical used in the rubber part on the top cover of the product can result in a reaction that changes the rubber from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.

WFT-E7AWireless File Transmitter
Here's product recall specific data for WFT-E7AWireless File Transmitter.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-076

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2012-12-18

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: WFT-E7AWireless File Transmitter

  • Description: A chemical used in the rubber on the top cover of the WFT-E7A transmitter poses a risk of skin irritation.

  • Hazard Description: A chemical used in the rubber part on the top cover of the product can result in a reaction that changes the rubber from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 500

  • Incidents: No reported cases.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.

  • Sold At: B&H Photo, Best Buy and camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide and Amazon.com and other online retailers from May 2012 through October 2012 for about $850.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed