Canon recalls WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters due to a chemical in the rubber cover that can cause skin irritation. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 03-06 and fifth digit 1. Contact Canon for free repair.
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.
Canon is recalling wireless file transmitters that may cause skin irritation due to a chemical change in the rubber cover. This affects specific models with serial numbers starting with 03-06 and fifth digit 1. Consumers should stop using the device and get a free repair.
The rubber cover contains a chemical that can change color from black to white and cause skin irritation. This reaction occurs when the chemical is exposed to air or moisture, potentially leading to contact dermatitis.
Photographers using Canon WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters are most at risk. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 03-06 and fifth digit 1.
Check for a gray metallic plate on the bottom of the transmitter with a serial number starting with 03-06 and fifth digit 1. The product is a black wireless file transmitter with a rubberized cover.
Immediately stop using the transmitter as it can cause skin irritation.
Reach out to Canon U.S.A. for a free repair of the device.
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
The recalled model is Canon WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter.
Check the serial number on the gray metallic plate at the bottom of the transmitter. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 03-06 and fifth digit 1.
Immediately stop using it and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Canon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1275 — Canon WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter Hello, I own a WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter that is covered by recall 1275 from Canon. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
