(AFX) - The following recalls have been announced:
--About 420,000 Black & Decker brand thermal coffeemakers distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., because they may not turn off as programmed and could overheat. The company has received 14 reports of overheating, resulting in one minor burn and 12 incidents of property damage.
The coffeemakers are silver and black with stainless steel carafes. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the bottoms of the coffeemakers. They were sold at home improvement and discount department stores around the country between March 2004 and April 2006. To obtain a replacement Black & Decker product, contact Applica at 800-239-7145. For more information, visit http://www.acprecall.comor http://www.cpsc.gov.
--About 224,000 HP Photosmart R707 digital cameras domestically, or 679,000 cameras worldwide, imported by the Hewlett-Packard Company. When the cameras are connected to an AC adapter or docking station, they can cause certain non-rechargable batteries to overheat and pose a fire hazard. The company has received one report of a camera igniting.
The cameras were sold at electronics, camera and computer stores around the country, as well as online, between August 2004 and April 2006. To get information about downloading firmware to fix this problem call the company at 866-304-7117 or visit http://www.hp.com/go/r707safetyupdate. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov.
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