Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-06). Hazards: chemical. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14128 |
| Published | 2014-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-08 |
| Product category | Cameras |
| Products | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras |
| Firm named in the title | Canon |
| Firms | Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan (manufacturer); Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan (manufacturer); Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Melville, New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.
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