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HP Photosmart R707 recall
Nic Rossmüller : June 11th 2006 - 13:54 CET
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 HP Photosmart R707 recall : The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. 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. Incidents/Injuries: 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. 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.
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 HP Photosmart R707 recall - Remedy
Remedy: HP has developed a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. Consumers can download this update at the Hewlett Packard website or contact HP and request that the update be shipped to them 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.
HP R707 digital camera recall - Facts
Sold at: Electronic, computer, camera stores and Web retailers nationwide from August 2004
Name of Product: HP Photosmart R707 Digital Camera
Units: About 224,000 in the United States (about 679,000 worldwide)
Importer: Hewlett-Packard Company of Palo Alto, Calif.
About the US Consumer Safety Commision
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products, such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with products over the past 30 years.
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