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Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

Recalled March 6, 2014 · CPSC recall 14128 · Canon

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital CameraSide view of serial number plate on the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera
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
Repair
Units
About 14,000
Incidents / injuries
Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.

Contact

Canon Customer Support Center toll-free at (855) 226-3277 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.usa.canon.com and click on Recalled for Repair for more information.

Product
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Manufacturer(s)
Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan · Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan
Imported by
Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Melville, New York
Retailers
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.
Made in
Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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