Comments on: HP Recalls 679,000 Photosmart R707 Cameras

By: Tom Osborn

Tom Osborn — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 23:41:04 +0000

I have a R707 and am on the 2nd HP rechargable battery and like the original battery it has swollen inside the camera to the point that it won't release without prying it out with a small screwdriver and longnose plier. I'll be talking with HP tomorrow. It seems like the charging current too high although the firmware may fix it.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:58:43 +0000

I think I'll stay completely away from an HP camera. It's like going to McDonalds and ordering a taco. It doesnt make sense. They should stick to printers.

By: Roshan Shah

Roshan Shah — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 06:29:23 +0000

So do I take it back to the store or mail it to HP?

Roshan

By: dan gaul

dan gaul — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:15:40 +0000

It not AA, but batteries such as the Duracell CP-1.

By: Zack

Zack — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:57:49 +0000

I have one of these. This is dumb, it uses a lithium-ion rechargable battery. It's not even the same shape as a standard AA or whatever. It's like a cellphone battery. Who would buy a replacement non-rechargeable battery for this thing.

By: Shane Johnston

Shane Johnston — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:54:04 +0000

Holy cow! I got me one of those. Thanks for the info. Luckily i've always used rechargable batteries.

By: Diggbot

Diggbot — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 09:39:07 +0000

Wow what a shame! That's a lot of camera's and a dumb mistake. Thanks for the phone number, I will let my family know how to contact in case they have one.

Also please Digg this article so others learn about this too: http://digg.com/technology/HP_Recalls_679,000_Phot...

By: Sheila R.

Sheila R. — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 09:12:53 +0000

Wow, that is scary! Looks like someone didnt do their proper testing! I'm surprised there arent more reports of batteries melting/causing fires then just one report. Do they come with rechargeable batteries?