CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2012
Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
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 …
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Canon WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters, which allow photographers ….
Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 19, 2012. Reason: A chemical used in the rubber part on the top cover of the product can result in a reaction that changes the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a fr…. Verify recall #13076 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A chemical used in the rubber part on the top cover of the product can result in a reaction that changes the ….
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- December 19, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13076 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Canon WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters, which allow photographers to transfer image data securely without the use of cables and wires. The transmitters are black, 5.3 inches wide, 1.2 inches tall and 2.4 inches deep and weigh 5.8 ounces. The Canon logo, the words "Wireless File Transmitter" and a rubberized cover are on the top of the transmitter. A digital access port and an Ethernet access port are on one side of the unit and a battery compartment is on the opposite side. An LCD panel and a power switch are on the back of the transmitter and a tripod screw hole is in the center of the unit. The first two digits of the serial number of recalled units are "03" through "06" and the fifth digit is "1." Serial numbers are on a gray metallic plate on the bottom of the unit.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13076 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2012 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (13076) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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