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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.

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Here's product recall specific data for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras.

  • 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