CPSCRecalled Jul 11, 2012 · #12219
Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs
- Type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- EL15, 0V
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- Japan, China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.