Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix

Active Recall Announced June 6, 2006 CPSC #06176

Quick answer

Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix is CPSC recall #06176, announced on June 6, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Hewlett-Packard Company.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

HP Photosmart R707 Digital Cameras

Recalled brands

Hewlett-Packard Company

Remedy

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.

Recall date

June 6, 2006

Categories

Cameras & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06176?

CPSC recall #06176 covers Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 6, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06176?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06176 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hewlett-Packard-Company-Recalls-Digital-Cameras-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Offers-Download-Fix. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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