CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with...
Published: November 8, 2005Recall ID: 06023Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Nikon-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Sold-with-Digital-SLR-Cameras |
| Title | CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/026eaf9cdf1b46a7b9e2910f2629ec10.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Battery Pack |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a5621d84f58948ba8d4a0fdb07e9b9cf.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Camera using Recalled Battery Pack |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5d0331eda0aa45f39d841e65af42df8c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Camera using Recalled Battery Pack |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aa44cc19a5814751859fbfc0a5140a9b.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Camera using Recalled Battery Pack |
| Hazards › Name | These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3 |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide) |
| Recall I D | 3151 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2005-11-08T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06023 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikon's Web site at www.nikonusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |