david_carper Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 We have just been informed by our factory about a raw materials fault that has affected a small quantity of our XP2 Super 35mm film. The problem has been traced to a single batch of the product. We have recorded very few incidents and it is our belief that only a small portion of the product is affected. However, due to the random nature of the defect and our commitment to supply only top quality, defect-free products to you and all our customers, we are taking the precaution of asking you to examine your stock of XP2 Super 35mm film, remove any of the affected batch from your shelves and return it to your local ILFORD dealer for replacement. This recall applies only to the following items: Catalog # 183 9575 XP2 Super 135 - 36exp Batch # 88CXL1C Catalog # 183 9584 XP2 Super 135 - 24exp Batch # 88CXL1C Catalog # 183 9621 XP2 Super 135 - 30.5m (100ft.) Batch # 88CXL1C Please note that this does NOT apply to XP2 Super 120 film in either single or multiroll packs, XP2 Super 135 - 12exp or 36exp in 50 roll packs or any other ILFORD Black and White film products. David Carper ILFORD Technical Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 As always, David, thanks for your contributions and, especially, for this response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_caulfield Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 David, what exactly is the nature of the defect, and how has it been observed? Thanks for your response. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Kevin, the flaw has been described extensively, including here, just a few threads down from where you asked this questions:<p> <p> <a href=http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008De2><u> Is anyone aware of an XP2 recall? Have emulsion holes.</u></a><p> <p> You'll also find similar complaints on APUG, on Ilford's own forum - Cafe Ilfopro - and the rec.photo groups. A quick search should turn up these threads.<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carper Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 The defect appears as very small spots of minus density on the negative, printing as black spots on prints. The spots are small enough that they are often not noticed on proof prints, and only become obvious on enlargments. David Carper ILFORD Technical Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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