Kodak Recalls Digital Camera AC Adapters

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb 10 (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co. is voluntarily recalling 120,000 AC adapters sold for use with some of its digital cameras, Kodak and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

When the connector plug of the AC adapter is not fully inserted in the camera, the camera batteries can overheat. The batteries could then leak acid and explode, possibly causing thermal and chemical burns or lacerations to consumers, according to Kodak.

Kodak said it was aware of three reports involving adapter use, with batteries overheating and discharging its contents, including an incident in which an individual suffered minor injuries.

The recalled adapters, model numbers 2534, 2457, MI2008 and M42008, were sold nationwide from March 1996 to August 1998 for between and each. Kodak said it will replace the adapters free of charge, with redesigned Elpac AC adapters.