Product Recall Number: 14-128
Why was Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 14-128
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-03-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Description: Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 14,000
Incidents: Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed