Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
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.
Brands named
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCHewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2014-08-26
- CPSCHP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2012-02-02
- CPSCHP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2011-05-27
- CPSCHP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2010-05-21
- CPSCHP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2009-05-14
- CPSCHewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard2008-06-27
- CPSCHP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2006-04-20
- CPSCCPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries2005-10-14
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