Nikon Australia has announced the recall of its EN-EL15 lithium ion camera battery, used in the Nikon 1 V1, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E and Nikon D7000 camera models.
There is potential for the protective battery cap to melt and for the battery to overheat, deforming the camera body and posing a possible fire hazard.
Faulty batteries can be identified by the batch numbers which have one of two sequences: 201XXXXXEXXXXX or 201XXXXXFXXXXX. These batteries were sold nationally at photographic and electrical retailers between 1 March and 15 April 2012.
Affected consumers can organise for the return and replacement of faulty batteries by contacting Nikon Australia on 1800 810 259, or by email at recall@nikon.com.au, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
The Nikon EN-EL15 lithium ion battery.
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Futuretronics has issued a recall of the Futuretronics Travel Solution Universal USB Power Charge Kit which was sold at Australian Kmart stores, selected Harvey Norman and The Good Guys stores, David Jones, Brands Exclusive and on OO.com.au.
The product is described by the ACCC as a “universal twin USB AC adaptor with international plug tops supplied with car adaptor and USB car charger”, identifiable by the model number FUT-1999 and the SAA approval number A/12238EA. The product was sold between 23 April 2010 and 20 February 2012.
According to the ACCC, “When using the AC adaptor, if the interlock feature is not engaged to secure the plug top, the plug top could become detached from the main power supply, exposing live contacts”. These electric contacts can then give the user an electric shock.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the charger and contact recall@futuretronics.com.au or phone 03 9914 2299 to arrange for a free replacement product.
