HP Recalls Photosmart R707 Firmware

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera firmware worldwide after receiving one report of a camera catching fire. No injuries have been reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The cameras were sold at electronic, computer, camera and online stores nationwide from August 2004 through April 2006 for between and . About 224,000 cameras in the United States are being recalled, according to the agency.

The agency said consumers should stop using the recalled cameras and contact the company for a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. The update can be downloaded from HP's web site, or consumers can contact the company directly at (866) 304-7117.

Consumers should not use single-use, non-rechargeable CP1 batteries until they have completed the firmware update.