Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
USHewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the camera.
Affected Products
HP Photosmart R707 Digital Cameras
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hewlett-Packard-Company-Recalls-Digital-Cameras-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Offers-Download-Fix |
| Title | Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/734d6457924e4707b81712d4e47f4c53.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Digital Camera |
| Hazards › Name | The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | HP has received one report of a camera catching fire, damaging the camera and its docking station, and causing minor smoke damage to the room. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | HP Photosmart R707 Digital Cameras |
| Products › Type | Cameras & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 536 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 224,000 (about 679,000 worldwide) |
| Recall I D | 3284 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled cameras and contact HP as they have developed a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. Consumers can download this update at www.hp.com or contact HP directly. Do not use single-use, non-rechargeable batteries until the firmware has been updated. Consumers are encouraged to update the firmware even if they do not use or intend to use a non-rechargeable battery. |
| Importers › Name | Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as Web retailers nationwide from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the camera. |
| Recall Number | 06176 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com or call HP toll-free at (866) 304-7117 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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