Nikon Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras
A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.
- Units
- About 9,100
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall includes the Nikon Coolpix 2000-model digital cameras with serial numbers 3010001 to 3060980 and 3510001 to 3561916. The brand name and model number are located on the front of the camera, and the serial number is on the bottom of the camera. The camera is mostly silver-colored with lavender around the lens. No other Nikon products are involved in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as mail-order and Web retailers sold these cameras nationwide, from July 30, 2002 through August 2002, for about $250.
- Product type
- Cameras & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Incident log
Nikon has received 14 reports of these cameras shorting, but none occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported. Minor heat damage to the battery compartment has been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with a recalled Nikon Coolpix 2000 camera should immediately remove the batteries and contact Nikon to receive a free replacement Coolpix 2000 digital camera.
For more information, contact Nikon at (800) 645-6687 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Nikon's web site at www.nikon.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 19 2002; last revised OCT 16 2025.