Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 11, 2012 CPSC #12219

Quick answer

Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #12219, announced on July 11, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact nikon for a free replacement battery pack.. Affected brand: Nikon Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs

Recalled brands

Nikon Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.

Recall date

July 11, 2012

Categories

Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12219?

CPSC recall #12219 covers Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 11, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12219?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12219 is consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact nikon for a free replacement battery pack.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Nikon-Recalls-Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Sold-with-Digital-SLR-Cameras-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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