A few months ago, you might have read about an issue pertaining to Canon’s latest DSLR release, the EOS-650D/T4i, and a potentially serious problem associated with its front and side rubber grips – an annoyance that could, in fact, induce an allergic reaction and possible skin rash.
While Canon has already issued a product service advisory, over-viewing the potential harm, the camera maker has decided to go forward with a partial product recall, calming 68,200 T4i’s are defective.
The issue itself stems from a certain chemical found in the grip, which can result in “a reaction that changes the grips from black to white and poses a risk of skin irritation to the consumer.” Although only one such case has been reported to Canon, the firm believes an actual recall is needed to ensure quality, narrowing down the affected cameras containing the second digit of the 12-digital serial number as a “3″ or “4″ and the sixth digital that is a “1.”
If you are one of the unlucky T4i owners in question, Canon hopes you will “immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon U.S.A. to have replacement rubber grips installed free of charge.”
Via: Engadget
