canon lp-e17 charger blinking

[MysticFocus55]

I purchased a new Canon SL3 camera in January 2023.  I plugged the battery charger into the wall socket before I went to bed and when I woke up the light on the charger was blinkling.  I tried other wall outlets and even a surge protector, but the light continues to blink.  Is there a fix for this?  I don't know if I got stuck with a lemon charger, and I'm starting to worry about the camera, which I have not been able to use yet.  Is this a common occurrence for this type of charger, LP-E17?

[deebatman316]

I would check to see if the battery is fully charged first. You could have a defective battery. You can test this by installing the battery in the camera. The camera will display the current battery charge on the rear LCD screen.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

[MysticFocus55]

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried what you suggested, recieved message to replace battery. So, either the battery charger or the battery is defective. Hard to believe that a new camera would come with defective charger or battery. I would think that every component would be checked before being packaged and made available for sell.

[deebatman316]

Since the camera is new you should be able to exchange it for a new one.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

[MysticFocus55]

Thanks.  I will follow up with the retailer.