Safety regulator, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
Recall 06023 · Nov 8, 2005 · Nikon Inc.
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06023
- Date
- Nov 8, 2005
- Company
- Nikon Inc.
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nikon rechargeable battery packs with model number en-el3?
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.
What is the hazard?
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.