CPSCJuly 11, 2012consumer
Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.
Brands named
nikonnikon digital
Recall history
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