For Immediate Release
September 19, 2002
Release # 02-253
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Nikon's Recall Hotline: (800) 645-6687
CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall of Coolpix 2000-Model Digital Cameras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Nikon Inc., of Melville, N.Y., is voluntarily
recalling about 9,100 Coolpix 2000-model digital cameras imported into
the United States. A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment,
creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers if the battery
compartment lid is touched.
Nikon has received 14 reports of these cameras shorting, but none
occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported. Minor
heat damage to the battery compartment has been reported.
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.
Department, electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as
mail-order and Web retailers sold these cameras nationwide from July 30,
2002 through August 2002 for about $250.
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. For more information, contact
Nikon at (800) 645-6687 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or go to Nikon's web site at www.nikonusa.com.
No other Nikon products are involved in this recall.