679,000 HP R707 Cameras Affected By Overheating
HP have issued a firmware update for the Photosmart R707 digital camera. Apparently the R707 “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”. There has been one report of a camera actually catching fire, prompting HP’s action. You can actually fix the issue by downloading a new firmware update (links below).
Website: CSPC - Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix