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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: November 8, 2005
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs
with Model Number EN-EL3
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Units: |
About 200,000 (About 710,000
Worldwide) |
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Manufacturer: |
Nikon Inc., of Melville, New
York. |
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Hazard: |
These battery packs can short
circuit, causing them to
overheat and possibly melt,
posing a burn hazard to
consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
Nikon has confirmed four reports
of incidents of the problem
worldwide with no reports of
injuries. |
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Description: |
The recall involves the Nikon
rechargeable lithium ion battery
pack with model number EN-EL3,
which is written on the side of
the battery. The batteries are
rated at 7.4V/1400mAh, which
also is written on the battery.
The battery is included as a
power source for Nikon's digital
SLR D100, D70, and D50 model
cameras. The battery pack was
also sold separately. |
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Sold at: |
Camera, mass merchandise,
catalog, Internet, and office
supply stores nationwide from
May 2004 through November 2005
for about $50 for the battery
only and about $800 to $1500
when sold with the digital SLR
camera. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
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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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information,
contact Nikon Inc. Customer
Service at (800) 645-6678
anytime, or access Nikon's Web
site at www.nikonusa.com. |
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