CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras
CPSC recall 06023. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikon's 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.
CPSC recall 06023 has the recall date 8 Nov 2005. The notice names the firm Nikon. The recall has about 200,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 200,000 |
| 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 Nikon's digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately. |
| Product | Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3, About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide), Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Nikon Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- 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 |
| 19 Sep 2002 | CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras |
| 10 Sep 1998 | Underwater Flash Units Recalled by Nikon |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06023The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 06023. https://recallregister.com/product/3151-cpsc-nikon-inc-announce-recall-to-replace-rechargeable-battery-packs-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 06023 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, with no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06023?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China