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Nikon have announced a voluntary recall of around 710,000 batteries which have been distributed world wide. The batteries which are found in their D100, D70 and D50 DSLRs can cause shot circuits, overheat an in extreme circumstances melt.
The following is the official announcement from Nikon.
Nikon Battery Recall Announcement
Nikon Inc. is asking your cooperation in connection with a voluntary
recall of certain lot numbers of its Nikon Model EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium
ion battery packs. The battery pack can experience a short circuit causing it
to overheat and possibly melt, posing a potential hazard to consumers. There
have only been four confirmed reports of incidents of the problem worldwide,
and while no injuries have taken place, Nikon Inc. has initiated this recall
of the affected lot numbers as a reflection of its commitment to safety and
product quality. We are asking that owners of the affected battery packs
return them to Nikon Inc. for a free replacement.
The Nikon EN-EL3 battery pack is provided as a supplied accessory with the
purchase of Nikon's digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 cameras. It is also sold
separately at retail under Nikon's model number 26265. The EN-EL3 battery
pack involved in this recall was first distributed by Nikon in May 2004 and is
still being sold at retail.
This voluntary recall is limited only to those units of the Model EN-EL3
bearing the following lot numbers:
First
3 digits Recall Lot Numbers
44A- 44AC
46A- 46AC,46AD,46AE,46AF,46AG,46AH,46AI,46AJ,46AK,46AL,46AM,46AN,
46AO,46AP,46AQ,46AT,46AU,46AV,46AW,46AX,46AY
47A- 47AA,47AB,47AC,47AD,47AE,47AF,47AG,47AH,47AI,47AJ,47AK,47AL,
47AM,47AN,47AO,47AP,47AQ,47AR,47AS,47AU,47AV,47AW,47AX,47AY
48A- 48AA,48AB,48AC,48AD,48AE,48AF,48AG,48AH,48AI,48AJ,48AK,48AL
49A- 49AA,49AB,49AC,49AD,49AE,49AF,49AG,49AH,49AI,49AJ,49AK,49AL,
49AM,49AN,49AP,49AQ,49AR,49AS,49AT,49AU
4AA- 4AAA,4AAB,4AAC,4AAD,4AAE,4AAF,4AAG,4AAH,4AAI,4AAJ,4AAK,4AAL,
4AAM
4BA- 4BAA,4BAB,4BAC,4BAD,4BAE,4BAF,4BAG,4BAH,4BAI,4BAJ,4BAK,4BAL,
4BAN
4CA- 4CAA,4CAB,4CAC,4CAD,4CAE,4CAF,4CAH,4CAI,4CAJ
To determine whether a battery pack is among those being recalled, first
confirm that “EN-EL3” is written on the side of the battery, as shown on the
following photo. Then compare the lot number that appears printed in black
ink in the recessed area on the side of the battery pack, as shown below, with
the list of recalled lot numbers printed above (tilt the battery pack so that
light shines directly on the recessed area to see the lot number). If you have
an EN-EL3 battery pack with one of the lot numbers listed above, you should
immediately stop using it and remove the battery pack from the battery
compartment.
To receive instructions and materials for the return of your EN-EL3
battery pack, postage prepaid, and your free replacement, click here or call
toll free 1-800-645-6678. In both cases, we will send you a prepaid shipping
label, packing materials and instructions to safely return your affected
EN-EL3 battery pack. Your EN-EL3 battery pack will be replaced free of charge
within approximately 7-10 days of our receipt with a new EN-EL3a or EN-EL3e
battery pack. The EN-EL3a and the EN-EL3e may be freely substituted for the
EN-EL3 in all cases.
If the lot number of your EN-EL3 battery pack is not listed above, or if
your batter pack is an EN-EL3a or an EN-EL3e, your batter pack is not subject
to this recall. No other Models of Nikon battery packs are involved in the
recall. Nikon's digital SLR D100, D70 and D50 cameras are also not subject to
the recall.
Nikon is committed to safety and to providing to its customers only the
highest quality products. We regret any inconvenience this matter may cause
you and appreciate your continued support of Nikon.
Posted by Darren in our News category on November 10, 2005