Safety regulator, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras
Recall 02253 · Sep 19, 2002 · Nikon Inc.
9,100
units affected
9,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02253
- Date
- Sep 19, 2002
- Company
- Nikon Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,100
- Product
- 2000-Model Digital Cameras
- Product type
- Cameras & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2000-model digital cameras?
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.
What is the hazard?
A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.