Recalls / 2012-07-11

Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard

12219 · Recalled 2012-07-11 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Nikon has received seven reports of incidents outside of the U.S. and Canada of the recalled battery packs overheating. No incidents have been reported in the U.S. or Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs		About 5,100 in the United States, 1,100 in Canada and an additional 195,000 worldwide

Parties

Distributor: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Made in: Japan, China
Sold at: Camera, office supply, mass merchandise stores, in catalogs, in the U.S., 200, 000.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Nikon at (800) 645-6687 between 8 a.m. through 12 midnight ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nikonusa.com

Source: CPSC recall 12219. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.