CPSCGeneral Alert
Underwater Flash Units Recalled by Nikon
Published: September 10, 1998Recall ID: 98167bCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Vehicle Accident, Laceration
Product Description & Identification
Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y., is recalling about 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies. Gas buildup within the unit can cause the front lens and flash tube unit, along with the rubberized ring holding them in place, to propel off the front of the Speedlight.
Affected Products
Nikon Speedlight amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1998/Underwater-Flash-Units-Recalled-by-Nikon |
| Title | Underwater Flash Units Recalled by Nikon |
| Hazards › 1 › Name | Vehicle Accident |
| Hazards › 2 › Name | Laceration |
| Products › Name | Nikon Speedlight amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies |
| Products › Type | Cameras & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 536 |
| Recall I D | 6535 |
| Recall Date | 1998-09-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y., is recalling about 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies. Gas buildup within the unit can cause the front lens and flash tube unit, along with the rubberized ring holding them in place, to propel off the front of the Speedlight. |
| Recall Number | 98167b |
| Manufacturers › Name | Nikon |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-10-05T00:00:00 |