Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras
Units About 14,000
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.
Remedies Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.
Manufacturers Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan, and Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan

Details

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.

Consumer Contact

Canon Customer Support Center toll-free at (855) 226-3277 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.usa.canon.com and click on Recalled for Repair for more information.

Product Images

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera
Side view of serial number plate on the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Camera

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