Maker Recalls 2 Models of Camera Batteries

Duracell Inc. announced Thursday that it is recalling two models of lithium camera batteries because of an assembly defect that can cause severe overheating and in some cases damage cameras.

The batteries affected by the recall include all Duracell XL Lithium camera batteries with the model number DL123A or DL223A and labeled “Made in USA.”

The DL123A is a three-volt specialty battery, while the DL223A is a six-volt specialty battery. Both are used almost exclusively in 35-millimeter automatic cameras.

Jim Donahue, a Duracell spokesman, said the overheating only occurred in eight of an estimated 8 million batteries, but the company decided to “take the conservative step and alert customers.”