FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2005
Release #06-023
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6678
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs
Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number
EN-EL3
Units: About 200,000 (About 710,000 Worldwide)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat
and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the
problem worldwide with no reports of injuries.
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.
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.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: 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.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06023.html
November 8, 2005
Release #06-023
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6678
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs
Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number
EN-EL3
Units: About 200,000 (About 710,000 Worldwide)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat
and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the
problem worldwide with no reports of injuries.
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.
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.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: 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.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06023.html
