CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras
CPSC recall 02253. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with a recalled Nikon Coolpix 2000 camera should immediately remove the batteries and contact Nikon to receive a free replacement Coolpix 2000 digital camera.
CPSC recall 02253 has the recall date 19 Sep 2002. The notice names the firm Nikon. The recall has about 9,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Cameras & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Nikon has received 14 reports of these cameras shorting, but none occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported. Minor heat damage to the battery compartment has been reported. |
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| Units | 9,100 |
| Description | The recall includes the Nikon Coolpix 2000-model digital cameras with serial numbers 3010001 to 3060980 and 3510001 to 3561916. The brand name and model number are located on the front of the camera, and the serial number is on the bottom of the camera. The camera is mostly silver-colored with lavender around the lens. No other Nikon products are involved in this recall. |
| Product | 2000-Model Digital Cameras, About 9,100, Cameras & Accessories |
| Sold at | Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as mail-order and Web retailers sold these cameras nationwide, from July 30, 2002 through August 2002, for about $250. |
| Importer | Nikon Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,100Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Cameras & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Nikon
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2012 | Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard |
| 8 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras |
| 10 Sep 1998 | Underwater Flash Units Recalled by Nikon |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02253The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02253. https://recallregister.com/product/2221-cpsc-nikon-inc-announce-recall-of-coolpix-2000-model-digital-cameras/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02253 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nikon has received 14 reports of these cameras shorting, but none occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported. Minor heat damage to the battery compartment has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as mail-order and Web retailers sold these cameras nationwide, from July 30, 2002 through August 2002, for about $250.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02253?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,100
- How many CPSC recalls name Nikon?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Nikon. This recall is 1 of them.