Canon Recalls EOS Rebel T4i Cameras Due to Allergic Reaction Risk
Canon is recalling EOS Rebel T4i digital cameras because a chemical in the rubber grips can cause skin irritation. Consumers should stop using the cameras and contact Canon for free replacement grips.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a low-risk contamination (chemical causing skin irritation) with only one report of a minor rash, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is recalling approximately 68,200 EOS Rebel T4i digital SLR cameras. The recall is due to a chemical used in the camera's rubber grips that can result in a reaction changing the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to consumers.
The affected cameras have a 12-digit serial number printed on the bottom of the camera where the sixth digit is a "1." The Canon logo and model name are printed on the front. These cameras were sold at B&H Photo, Best Buy, camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide, and online retailers including Amazon.com between June 2012 and July 2012 for between $850 and $1,200.
Canon has received one report of a consumer who developed a minor rash after contact with a surface where the camera had been. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon U.S.A. to have replacement rubber grips installed free of charge. For additional information, consumers can contact the firm toll-free at (855) 902-3277 or visit www.usa.canon.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras
- Manufacturer
- Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Cameras
- Affected units
- 68,200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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