Nikon recalls about 9,100 digital cameras because of thermal burn hazards

<br>WASHINGTON (AP) _ Nikon Inc. is recalling about 9,100 digital cameras sold nationwide this summer because the battery compartment can short-circuit, overheat and cause burns if the lid is touched.

Thursday, September 19th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Nikon Inc. is recalling about 9,100 digital cameras sold nationwide this summer because the battery compartment can short-circuit, overheat and cause burns if the lid is touched.

The Melville, N.Y., company has received 14 reports, all from outsider the United States, of the Coolpix 2000 digital cameras short-circuiting, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Some battery compartments have had minor heat damage but no injuries have been reported.

The imported cameras, which are mostly silver with lavender around the lens, were sold by department, electronic, computer and camera stores, and by mail-order and Web retailers from July 30 through August for about $250. The recalled Coolpix 2000 models include serial numbers 3010001 to 3060980 and 3510001 to 3561916, located on the bottom of the camera.

The government advised users to remove the batteries and contact the company for a free replacement camera. For more information, consumers can call Nikon at 1-800-645-6687 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.