Nikon Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$1,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Incident log
Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikon's Web site at www.nikonusa.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 NOV 08 2005; last revised APR 08 2024.
