Nikon recalls Nikonos SB-103 speedlight body

On September 10, 1988, Nikon announced the following recall. Nikon Inc. of Melville, NY has announced that it is voluntarily recalling all Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 amphibious high performance electronic flash unit bodies sold in the United States. Gas buildup within the unit could result in the front lens and flash tube unit, along with the rubberized ring holding them in place, projecting off the front of the speedlight.

Nikon has received one report of a possible problem in the United States. No injuries have been reported. Nikon voluntarily initiated the recall as a reflection of the corporation's commitment to safety.

The Nikonos SB-103 Speedlights were distributed by Nikon through dive retailers between 1984 and 1994 and sold at retail for approximately $350. The orange and black speedlight attaches to a Nikonos underwater camera by means of a metal bracket and cable and provides flash performance for photography. The Nikonos SB-103 has subsequently been replaced by the Nikonos SB-105 speedlight, which features different construction and poses no similar risk.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Nikonos SB-103 Speedlight. Owners will have their speedlight body replaced, free of charge, with a Nikonos SB-105 Speedlight body, with its advanced features, as supplies are available.

To arrange for your replacement, please do the following:

1. Ship your Nikonos SB-103 Speedlight body, insured (minimum of $100), to the following address:

   Nikon Inc.
   19601 Hamilton Avenue
   Torrance, California 90502-1309
   
   Attention: Nikonos SB-103 Return

2. Include your name, address and telephone number, and the address to which you would like the replacement body shipped (if it differs from your home address).

It is not necessary to ship cables, brackets, or batteries--only the Nikonos SB-103 body itself. Nikonos SB-105 body replacements will be shipped as quickly as possible as supplies are available.

If you have any additional questions, call Nikon, toll-free, 6 A.M-4 P.M. PDT, Monday-Friday, at 1-800-645-6687.