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Notification Regarding Use of (AA/R6) Lithium Batteries

To Users of Canon Speedlite and Macrolite Products and Accessories
Notification Regarding Use of (AA/R6) Lithium Batteries

Thank you for using Canon products.

Phenomenon

AA/R6 Lithium batteries cannot be used with any Speedlite or Macrolite products and compact battery packs including those listed below because certain AA/R6 lithium batteries, in rare cases, may become extremely hot during usage in such products.

Affected Products

Speedlite 220EX
Speedlite 270EX
Speedlite 270EX II
Speedlite 320EX
Speedlite 380EX
Speedlite 420EX
Speedlite 430EX
Speedlite 430EX II
Speedlite 540EZ
Speedlite 550EX
Speedlite 580EX
Speedlite 580EX II
Speedlite 600EX
Speedlite 600EX-RT
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Compact Battery Pack CP-E2
Compact Battery Pack CP-E3
Compact Battery Pack CP-E4

Contact Information for Inquiries

Should you have questions about the announcement, please contact the Authorized Service Facility in your area or you may contact the Call Center within your region.