CPSC2012-12-19
Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y.
Hazard
A chemical used in the rubber part on the top cover of the product can result in a reaction that changes the rubber from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
Sold at
B&H Photo, Best Buy and camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide and Amazon.com and other online retailers from May 2012 through October 2012 for about $850.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
No reported cases.
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter
Consumer contact
Canon Customer Support Center; toll-free at (855) 902-3277, from 8 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday (except holidays), or online at www.usa.canon.com, and click on "Recalled for Repair."
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Canon-Recalls-for-Repair-Wireless-File-Transmitter-Due-to-Risk-of-Allergic-ReactionDon't want to check this manually?
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