CPSCGeneral Alert
Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic R...
Published: August 14, 2012Recall ID: 12246Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A chemical used in the camera's rubber grips can result in a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves certain EOS Rebel T4i digital SLR cameras with a 12-digit serial number that contain a sixth digit that is a "1." Serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the camera. The Canon logo and the model name are printed on the front of the camera.
Affected Products
EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Canon-Recalls-for-Repair-EOS-Rebel-T4i-Digital-Cameras-Due-to-Risk-of-Allergic-Reaction1 |
| Title | Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12246.12246.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Canon camera |
| Hazards › Name | A chemical used in the camera's rubber grips can result in a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | Canon U.S.A., Inc. has received one report of a consumer who developed a minor rash after contact with a surface where the camera had been. |
| Products › Name | EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras |
| Products › Type | Cameras |
| Products › Category I D | 67675 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 68,200 |
| Recall I D | 1111 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon U.S.A. to have replacement rubber grips installed free of charge. |
| Importers › Name | Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | B&H Photo, Best Buy and camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide and Amazon.com and other online retailers between June 2012 and July 2012 for between $850 and $1,200. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves certain EOS Rebel T4i digital SLR cameras with a 12-digit serial number that contain a sixth digit that is a "1." Serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the camera. The Canon logo and the model name are printed on the front of the camera. |
| Recall Number | 12246 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (855) 902-3277 between 8 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.usa.canon.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |