The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard of Palo Alto, Calif., has announced a voluntary recall of about 224,000 digital cameras. The 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.

HP has received one report of a camera catching fire, damaging the camera and its docking station and causing minor smoke damage to the room. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled camera model is the HP Photosmart R707. The HP logo, model name and number are printed on the front of the camera. The cameras were sold at electronic, computer and camera stores nationwide, as well as through Web site retailers, from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400.

Consumers should stop using the recalled cameras and contact HP. HP has developed a downloadable firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. Consumers can download this update from the company's Web site.

For more information, call HP toll-free at 866-304-7117 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.hp.com.