Nikon Expands Camera Battery Recall

Nikon has expanded a battery recall for its high-end digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 cameras. In the initial announcement made last month, Nikon had omitted batteries distributed outside of the U.S. The voluntary recall stems from reports of the EN-EL3 battery short-circuiting and possibly melting.

"There have only been four confirmed reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, and while no injuries have taken place, Nikon Inc. has initiated this recall of the affected lot numbers as a reflection of its commitment to safety and product quality," the company said. A full list of affected part numbers and a replacement request form is available on Nikon's Web site.