HP recalls cameras over fire hazard

Tuesday, June 6, 2006; Posted: 9:56 a.m. EDT (13:56 GMT)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- About 679,000 Hewlett-Packard digital cameras are being recalled worldwide because they can cause some batteries to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard, U.S. regulators said Tuesday.

Hewlett-Packard Co.is recalling HP Photosmart R707 digital cameras after receiving one report of a camera catching fire. No injuries have been reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The cameras were sold at electronic, computer, camera and online stores nationwide from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400. - CNN