Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-06 · 14128
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
14128
Date
2014-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan; Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Melville, New York
Country of manufacture
Japan
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.