CPSCNovember 8, 2005consumer
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikon's Web site to determine if it is included in the recall. If so, they should stop using it immediately. Nikon will provide a free replacement battery pack.
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Recall history
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