Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 6, 2014 Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 14,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 14,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 14128