Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-07-11). Hazards: burn. Models: EN-EL15. About 5,100 units in the US and 1,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12219 |
| Published | 2012-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Batteries (Other than Button Batteries) |
| Products | Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | Nikon |
| Firms | Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Japan |
| Units (US) | 5,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,100 |
| Model numbers | EN-EL15 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.
Incidents and 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.
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