Canon Announces Safety Notice for A530/540 Cameras

A flaw in the design of the battery door could lead to overheating.

From Canon - Jan 3, 2007

According to this press release from Canon, their popular A530 and A540 models have a subtle flaw that could ultimately lead to overheating and the quick depletion of batteries.

This notice affects cameras with serial numbers that contain "21", "22", "23", "24", as the first two numbers from the left. Canon will repair affected cameras free of charge, regardless of the state of the customer's warranty. Click the link above to learn more about how to repair your camera if it fits this description.