In our continuing effort to save the lives of each and every Gizmodo reader we are proud to inform of the latest recall. This one comes from HP. They are recalling 679,000 Photosmart R707 digital cameras because they can overheat when attached to an AC adapter or docking station. This overheating happens when the camera is docked or plugged in while using non-rechargeable batteries. Wtf?
There was only one report of a problem where a camera caught on fire while plugged into an AC adapter whlie using non-rechargeable batteries. HP has released a firmware update to fix this problem here. For any other questions or problems, HP can be contacted at 866-304-7117.
HP Recalls 679,000 Photosmart R707 Cameras [Digital Trends]
