Canon digital camera recall for defective image sensor

"If you Canon camera has failed for any reason" ????????

Your camera must've failed because of a faulty CCD. If it failed for any other reason don't even bother trying. You will be charged full repair costs and if you refuse to pay for the return freight because you don't want the other faults fixed they will simply keep your camera.

Even if you do have a faulty CCD but also have a dent where you dropped it. That will wipe the CCD free repair. Believe me, I've sent over 40 different cameras away to be repaired due to CCD problems and if there's any sign of rough handling etc. kiss it goodbye.

You will also need warranty card and purchase receipt if you claim the faulty CCD scenario.

I just sent in my old SD110 which had the faulty CCD problem.

It had many scratches, a few nicks, and two dents from years of use as my backup/loaner camera with over 10k pictures taken.

Canon accepted it, said there would be no charge, and a week later they sent me a shiny new SD1000.

I didn't need the warranty card, receipt or anything else. I wrote a post about the entire process here.
http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Canon-Powershot-CCD-Image-Sensor-Service-Notice/index.html

It was very easy and I did everything via email.

So don't be afraid, if your Canon shows a black/purple/distorted image, send it in and you'll probably get a newer model.

Same problem (faulty CCD imager).....thank goodness I checked online for a solution. Camera is 5 years old & Canon fixed it for free, prepaid label & in 12 days! It appears I received my repaired camera back......

Thanks Canon for caring about your customers!

Display went purple with lines then finally died this year, contacted Canon at the link below and they paid all shipping (both ways) in less than 10 days I have the camera back and working like new for $0.00, these guys care about their products and customers. If you have this issue contact them and they will handle it right.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&keycode=2112&fcategoryid=221&modelid=9828

It seems like there is a new product recall everyday. I am especially concerned about all the recalls on batteries, children's toys and household products. I set up a personal file that alerts me to all <a href="http://www.personafile.com/product-recalls.html">product recalls</a> and it sends me a timely notice when one of my products has been recalled.