Nikon Canada Inc. is asking your cooperation in connection with a voluntary recall of certain lot numbers of its Nikon Model EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium ion battery packs. The battery pack can experience a short circuit causing it to overheat and possibly melt, posing a potential hazard to consumers. There have only been four confirmed reports of incidents of the problem worldwide, and while no injuries have taken place, Nikon Canada Inc. has initiated this recall of the affected lot numbers as a reflection of its commitment to safety and product quality. We are asking that owners of the affected battery packs return them to Nikon Canada Inc. for a free replacement.

The Nikon EN-EL3 battery pack is provided as a supplied accessory with the purchase of Nikon's digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 cameras. It is also sold separately at retail under Nikon's model name "EN-EL3". The EN-EL3 battery pack involved in this recall was first distributed by Nikon in May 2004 and may still be available at retail.

It looks like mine is a bad one, so i thought i would make sure all of you guys also get a chance to check this out. Go to, www.nikon.com/ for all the info.

Thanks for the heads up. Looks like I just miss out on the new battery though...

Yes i read this but it isnt on all EN-EL3 batteries i dont think... here is some more info

http://digitalphotography.weblogsinc.com/entry/1234000170067145

Yeah, Milo said it was only certain lot numbers. Thanks for the link though.

Yeh the numbers have been listed on www.dpreview.com for the last three weeks or so!

I just thought i would let anyone who cares know that it is a pretty speedy process. I sent mine away on the 21st and i got it back about a week later. No porblems at all.

I just came across an updated list with a couple more batch numbers that they are now recaling that were not on the original list. They are:
51AA, 51AB, 51AC, 51AD, 51AE, 51AF, 51AG, 51AH, 53AA, 53AB, 54AE, 54AF, 54AH

nice still not me :) good old 53ta... thanks for keepin us informed