CPSCGeneral Alert
Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Published: March 6, 2014Recall ID: 14128Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Canon-Recalls-to-Repair-PowerShot-SX50-HS-Digital-Cameras |
| Title | Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14128.PowerShot%2520SX50%2520HS_FrontLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14128.CanonSideviewLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Side view of serial number plate on the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain. |
| Products › Name | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras |
| Products › Type | Cameras |
| Products › Category I D | 67675 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 1637 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Melville, New York |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2014-03-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 14128 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
Overview
- Recalling FirmMiyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan, Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan