CPSC2005-11-08
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikon's Web site to determine if it is included in the recall. If so, they should stop using it immediately. Nikon will provide a free replacement battery pack.
Sold at
Camera, mass merchandise, catalog, Internet, and office supply stores nationwide from May 2004 through November 2005, for about $50 for the battery only and about $800 to $1500, when sold with the digital SLR camera.
Affected count
About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)
Injuries reported
Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikon's Web site at www.nikonusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Nikon-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Sold-with-Digital-SLR-CamerasDon't want to check this manually?
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