HP is recalling over 675,000 Photosmart R707 digital cameras from around the world because of potential safety issues
At least one HP Photosmart R707 digital camera has gone up in flames

HP recalls fire-risk digital cameras

Overheating batteries can cause Photosmart R707 to catch fire

Written by Tom Sanders in California

HP is recalling over 675,000 Photosmart R707 digital cameras from around the world because of potential safety issues. 

The batteries can overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station. At least one camera has caught fire, but no injuries have been reported.

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The Photosmart R707 was introduced in August 2004 and sold for $250 to $400.

More information on the problem can be found at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website. 

Consumers are urged to stop using the cameras until they have downloaded and installed an HP Photosmart R707 firmware upgrade from HP's website.

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