Underwater Flash Units Recalled by Nikon
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 98167b (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 10, 1998
- Brand
- Nikon
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Nikon Speedlight amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies
- Hazard
- Laceration and cuts, Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cutsCrashes and loss of control
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 10, 1998
What was recalled
Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y., is recalling about 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies. Gas buildup within the unit can cause the front lens and flash tube unit, along with the rubberized ring holding them in place, to propel off the front of the Speedlight.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Nikon Speedlight amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Nikon.
Recall history and context
Nikon appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nikon recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Nikon Speedlight amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies. , is recalling about 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 amphibious high-performance electronic flash unit bodies.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts, Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 10, 1998. 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.