Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-07-11 · 12219
Hazards
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
12219
Date
2012-07-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Camera, office supply and mass merchandise stores, in catalogs and on various websites nationwide. They were sold with the digital SLR camera in Canada from February 2012 through March 2012 and in the U.S. from March 2012 through April 2012 for between $1,200 and $3,000.
Distributor(s)
Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Japan; China
Description
This recall involves Nikon EN-EL 15 rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs with lot numbers E and F. The battery pack was sold with the Nikon digital SLR D800 and D7000 model cameras. The battery pack's model number "EN-EL15" and "7.0V 1900mAh 14Wh" are printed on the back of the battery pack. Only battery packs with an "E" or "F" in ninth character of the 14-digit lot number located on the back of the battery pack are included in this recall.