CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras

A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.

Recall #: 02253
Affected scope: About 9,100

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The CPSC recalled The recall includes the Nikon Coolpix 2000-model digital cameras with serial numbers 3010….

CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 19, 2002. Reason: A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, i…. Remedy: Consumers with a recalled Nikon Coolpix 2000 camera should immediately remove the batteri…. Verify recall #02253 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, i….

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agency class: September 19, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02253 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02253
Date reported	September 19, 2002
Date initiated	September 19, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers with a recalled Nikon Coolpix 2000 camera should immediately remove the batteries and contact Nikon to receive a free r…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers, if the battery compartment lid is touched.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 19, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02253.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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