CPSC Recall in 2012: Nikon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras Due to Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2012.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12219

Date: July 10, 2012

Product Name: Nikon digital SLR camera battery packs

Recall Description:

The camera battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 5,100 in the United States, 1,100 in Canada and an additional 195,000 worldwide

Incidents:

Nikon has received seven reports of incidents outside of the U.S. and Canada of the recalled battery packs overheating. No incidents have been reported in the U.S. or Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Camera, office supply and mass merchandise stores, in catalogs and on various websites nationwide. They were sold with the digital SLR camera in Canada from February 2012 through March 2012 and in the U.S. from March 2012 through April 2012 for between $1,200 and $3,000.

Manufactured In:

Japan and China