Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

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.

Recall #: 14128
Affected scope: About 14,000

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Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan recalled The PowerShot SX50 HS is a black compact digital camera. The words "PowerShot SX50 HS" ar….

Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras was recalled by Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan in March 6, 2014. Reason: A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an al…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange…. Verify recall #14128 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan issued this CPSC recall-A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an al….

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agency class: March 6, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14128 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14128
Date reported	March 6, 2014
Date initiated	March 6, 2014
Recalling firm	Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan
Affected scope	About 14,000
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 recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14128.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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