CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras

These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06023
Affected scope: About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.y. recalled The recall involves the Nikon rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack with model number EN-….

CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital … was recalled by Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.y. in November 8, 2005. Reason: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to co…. Remedy: Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikon's Web site to …. Verify recall #06023 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to co….

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agency class: November 8, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06023 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	06023
Date reported	November 8, 2005
Date initiated	November 8, 2005
Recalling firm	Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.y.
Affected scope	About 200,000 (About 710,000 worldwide)
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 battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikon's Web site to determine if it is included in the recal…

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These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 8, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06023.

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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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