Product description

For Nikon Digital SLR cameras. Sold between August 2004 and October 2005. These batteries were an included accessory for Nikon D100, D70 and D50 Digital SLR cameras or sold as individual batteries. All lot numbers beginning with 44A, 46A, 47A, 48A, 49A, 4AA, 4BA, 4CA, 51A, 53A, 54A.

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Reason the product is recalled

The battery may overheat causing the battery to become deformed or possibly in the worst cases to catch fire.

The hazards to consumers

Fire

What consumers should do

Remove the battery from your camera and discontinue use immeadiately. For further information visit http://www.maxwell.com.au/support/batteryreplacement.htm, or email recall@maxwell.com.au, or call 1800 810 259 (9-4.30 weekdays AEDST).

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Maxwell Optical Industries Pty Limited

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2005/8152 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.