Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

CPSC Recall #14-128 — March 6, 2014

Recall #14-128 Date: March 6, 2014 Remedy: Repair

Product

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

Description

Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.   

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 14,000

Sold At

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.  

Manufactured In

Japan