Nikon recalls EN-EL15 rechargeable battery packs sold with D800 and D7000 cameras due to burn risk from overheating. Affected units have lot numbers starting with E or F in the ninth digit.
The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Nikon is recalling rechargeable EN-EL15 battery packs sold with D800 and D7000 cameras because they can overheat and melt, causing burns. This affects users who have the specific lot numbers marked on the battery packs.
The battery packs can short circuit, leading to overheating and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who use the batteries in their cameras.
Owners of Nikon D800 or D7000 cameras with EN-EL15 battery packs having lot numbers starting with 'E' or 'F' in the ninth digit of the 14-digit lot number are affected. Camera users who have these batteries are most at risk.
Check the back of the battery pack for the model number 'EN-EL15' and specifications '7.0V 1900mAh 14Wh'. Only battery packs with lot numbers containing 'E' or 'F' as the ninth character are affected.
Immediately remove the recalled battery packs from your camera to prevent overheating and potential burns.
Reach out to Nikon for a free replacement battery pack to ensure your camera remains safe.
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack.
The recalled battery packs were sold with Nikon D800 and D7000 digital SLR cameras.
Check the back of the battery pack for a 14-digit lot number where the ninth character is 'E' or 'F'.
Stop using it immediately, remove it from your camera, and contact Nikon for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nikon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1088 — Nikon Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs Hello, I own a Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs that is covered by recall 1088 from Nikon. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately, remove them from the camera and contact Nikon for a free replacement battery pack. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
