Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-076 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 19, 2012
- Brand
- Canon
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter
- Hazard
- Risk of Allergic Reaction
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 500
- Made in
- Japan
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 13, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter · About 500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Lake Success, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
No reported cases.
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."
Recall history and context
Canon appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Canon recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter (About 500 units). This recall involves Canon WFT-E7A wireless file transmitters, which allow photographers to transfer image data securely without the use of cables and wires.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Allergic Reaction.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 13, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.