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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..
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
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.
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.
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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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