Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-219 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 11, 2012
- Brand
- Nikon
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 5,100 in the United States, 1,100 in Canada and an additional 195,000 worldwide
- Made in
- Japan, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 22, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs · About 5,100 in the United States, 1,100 in Canada and an additional 195,000 worldwide units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Nikon at (800) 645-6687 between 8 a.m. through 12 midnight ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website 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.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs (About 5,100 in the United States, 1,100 in Canada and an additional 195,000 worldwide units). This recall involves Nikon EN-EL 15 rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs with lot numbers E and F.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.
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- CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.