Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
CPSC recall 12246. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A chemical used in the camera's rubber grips can result in a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon U.S.A. to have replacement rubber grips installed free of charge.
CPSC recall 12246 has the recall date 14 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm Canon. The recall has about 68,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Cameras.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Canon U.S.A., Inc. has received one report of a consumer who developed a minor rash after contact with a surface where the camera had been. |
|---|---|
| Units | 68,200 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves certain EOS Rebel T4i digital SLR cameras with a 12-digit serial number that contain a sixth digit that is a "1." Serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the camera. The Canon logo and the model name are printed on the front of the camera. |
| Product | EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras, About 68,200, Cameras |
| Sold at | B&H Photo, Best Buy and camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide and Amazon.com and other online retailers between June 2012 and July 2012 for between $850 and $1,200. |
| Importer | Canon U.S.A., Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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- Hazard: Lead or chemical
- Category: Cameras
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 68,200Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Cameras
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Canon
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2012 | Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair |
| 10 May 2001 | CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Fax Machines |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12246The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12246. https://recallregister.com/product/1111-canon-recalls-for-repair-eos-rebel-t4i-digital-cameras-due-to-risk-of/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12246 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Canon U.S.A., Inc. has received one report of a consumer who developed a minor rash after contact with a surface where the camera had been.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
B&H Photo, Best Buy and camera and mass merchandise stores nationwide and Amazon.com and other online retailers between June 2012 and July 2012 for between $850 and $1,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12246?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12246?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 68,200