Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1275.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1275.
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1275.
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."
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction. The notice was published on December 19, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 500 units are potentially affected.