Canon issues advisory on allergic reactions to EOS Rebel T4i

The front rubber grips of some EOS REBEL T4i units produced in certain lots during the sixteen-day period between May 31st through June 15th, 2012 may turn white after a short period of time. We have determined after inquiry with the rubber manufacturer and analysis, that the substance zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamat​e) is what causes the rubber surface to turn white.

Zinc bis is not used in the production of this product. However, the quantity of rubber accelerator used in the affected production lots was slightly higher than usual. As a result the rubber grips may turn white due to a chemical reaction with the rubber accelerator and other substances. High temperature and high humidity may contribute to this condition. Zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamat​e), which becomes deposited on the rubber surface, is created as a result of this chemical reaction.

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …il&docId=0901e0​24805ba6ce

isoMorphic wrote in post #14733267
The front rubber grips of some EOS REBEL T4i units produced in certain lots during the sixteen-day period between May 31st through June 15th, 2012 may turn white after a short period of time. We have determined after inquiry with the rubber manufacturer and analysis, that the substance zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamat​e) is what causes the rubber surface to turn white.

Zinc bis is not used in the production of this product. However, the quantity of rubber accelerator used in the affected production lots was slightly higher than usual. As a result the rubber grips may turn white due to a chemical reaction with the rubber accelerator and other substances. High temperature and high humidity may contribute to this condition. Zinc bis (N,N’-dimethyldithiocarbamat​e), which becomes deposited on the rubber surface, is created as a result of this chemical reaction.

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …il&docId=0901e0​24805ba6ce

how many threads have been posted on this recall, 10... 20 ?
Has anyone died from these dangerous grips?

watt100 wrote in post #14733554
how many threads have been posted on this recall, 10... 20 ?
Has anyone died from these dangerous grips?

I did.

watt100 wrote in post #14733554
Has anyone died from these dangerous grips?

My bad for missing the other thread from three days ago hopefully the second wont kill you.

isoMorphic wrote in post #14733645
My bad for missing the other thread from three days ago hopefully the second wont kill you.

the second?
dude, this has posted in numerous threads all over this forum

Albert Nam wrote in post #14733619
I did.

my sincere condolences to your family