Nikon SLR D100, D70, D50 users - battery pack recall

[eb1]

I know a few people here use these cameras. Some of the battery packs that came with the cameras are under recall because they can overheat and melt. To see if your battery is affected:

http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/battery.html

Nikon will replace the battery free of charge. You can go to a UPS store and they will ship it for you, at Nikon's expense. Or you can go to Nikon's website, provide a credit card number (serves as a 30-day hold), and they will ship you the replacement battery and packing materials to ship the recalled one back...that way, you're not without a battery if it's your only one.

[BillK]

My D50 pack wasn't one of the recalls thankfully - but in hearing from some that were - Nikon's been replacing the affected packs with the more powerful battery.

[zuzu]

Thanks! Will check when I get home.

Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[eb1]

Well, that's good to know about the battery...mine is affected, and I chose to give them my CC# so I don't have to be without a battery for two weeks around the holidays.

Sounds like you got lucky!