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HP Photosmart R707 digital camera |
HP digital cameras
Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 224,000 digital cameras, according to the CPSC.
The HP Photosmart R707 digital cameras 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.
The HP Photosmart R707 was sold at electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as Web retailers nationwide from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400.
The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the camera.
Customers should contact HP, which has developed a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a nonrechargeable battery.
Consumers can download this update at hp.com or contact HP directly. Do not use single-use, nonrechargeable 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.
More information is available at 866/304-7117 or at hp.com.
Thermal coffeemaker can overheat, melt
Black & Decker is recalling about 420,000 coffeemakers, according to the CPSC.
Black & Decker's thermal coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8 cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffee makers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe.
Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
The machines were sold at home improvement and discount department stores nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact 800/239-7145 or go to the firm's Web site at acprecall.com
Nexgrill grills can cause gas leak, fire hazard
Nexgrill Industries is recalling about 16,000 grills, according to the CPSC.
The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
The Nexgrill being recalled is model 720-0025. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid.
The serial number is printed on the CSA sticker which is located behind the door. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.
The grill was sold at Target, Costco Canada, H-E-B, Chase-Pitkin, and Gander Mountain stores nationwide from December 2003 through March 2005 for between $499 to $599.
Consumers should contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield for the grill.
More information is available at 888/361-0888 or nexgrill0025
Electric smokers can ignite wood chips
Masterbuilt Manufacturing is recalling about 10,700 electric Smokehouse smokers, according to the CPSC.
The wood chips used to produce smoke flavor can ignite when the door of the smoker is opened.
The smokers have the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. Some have a black exterior and model number ESQ30B. Others have a stainless steel exterior and model number ESQ30S.
The units were sold at sporting goods stores around the country between July 2005 and May 2006. Customers should contact the company at 800/489-1581 to receive a free repair kit.
More information is available at masterbuilt.com and cpsc.gov.
--Elizabeth Pezzullo
