CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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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• Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3 · About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.

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

Recall history and context

Nikon appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nikon recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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