CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
Why was CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace recalled?
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikon's Web site at www.nikonusa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3
- Company
- Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 8, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Nikon rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack with model number EN-EL3, which is written on the side of the battery. The batteries are rated at 7.4V/1400mAh, which also is written on the battery. The battery is included as a power source for Nikon's digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately.