EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras

CPSC Recall #12-246 — August 13, 2012

Recall #12-246 Date: August 13, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras

Description

A chemical in the camera's rubber grips can irritate the skin.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon U.S.A. to have replacement rubber grips installed free of charge.

Units Affected

About 68,200

Sold At

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.

Manufactured In

Japan