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newbreed · 11-09-2005, 08:23 AM

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2005
Release #06-023 Firms Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6678
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3

Units: About 200,000 (About 710,000 Worldwide)

Manufacturer: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.

Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide with no reports of injuries.

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 Nikons digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately.

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.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikons 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikons Web site at www.nikonusa.com

Tat2Jr · 11-09-2005, 08:52 AM

God damn it! Got 2 of them....

Thanks for the heads up!

imageman · 11-09-2005, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the heads up

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Originally Posted by newbreed

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2005
Release #06-023 Firms Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6678
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3

Units: About 200,000 (About 710,000 Worldwide)

Manufacturer: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y.

Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide with no reports of injuries.

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 Nikons digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately.

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.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikons 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikons Web site at www.nikonusa.com

Jace · 11-09-2005, 07:18 PM

thanks for the heads up man, i have two of that model

LadyMischief · 11-09-2005, 07:19 PM

Gah gotta take mine in!

newbreed · 11-09-2005, 07:20 PM

Warren · 11-09-2005, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the info

reed_4 · 11-10-2005, 12:29 AM

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11-09-2005, 08:23 AM	#1
newbreed Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ThatOneProgram.com Posts: 9,898	Nikon Shooters - Recall info on batteries... NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2005 Release #06-023 Firms Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6678 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3 Units: About 200,000 (About 710,000 Worldwide) Manufacturer: Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y. Hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide with no reports of injuries. 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 Nikons digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately. 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. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikons 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikons Web site at www.nikonusa.com __________________ Want to promote SUCCUBUS? Click HERE!!!! \| Want to buy SUCCUBUS? Click HERE!!!! Yeah, yeah, you know, That One Program! \| Want to trade links with StompBunny.com? Loryn ‎(3:16 PM): I love it, just as long as we keep the bedroom door closed from all ears then we can have throw down hard core sex that makes us money haha fuck it we can have sex on money never did that before

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