Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction
CPSC recall 13076. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the transmitter and contact Canon U.S.A. for a free repair.
CPSC recall 13076 has the recall date 19 Dec 2012. The notice names the firm Canon. The recall has about 500 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 Computer Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | No reported cases. |
|---|---|
| Units | 500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter, About 500, Computer Equipment |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | Canon U.S.A. Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 500Median 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 Computer Equipment
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Canon
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2012 | Canon Recalls for Repair EOS Rebel T4i Digital Cameras 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 13076The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13076. https://recallregister.com/product/1275-canon-recalls-for-repair-wireless-file-transmitter-due-to-risk-of-alle/. 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 13076 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No reported cases.
- 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 from May 2012 through October 2012 for about $850.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13076?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13076?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 500