Digital cameras

Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 224,000 (about 679,000 worldwide) Photosmart R707 digital cameras. The digital camera 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.

This recall involves the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the camera.

Electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as Web retailers sold the cameras from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400.

Consumers should contact HP as it has developed a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. Consumers can download this update at www.hp.com or contact HP directly. Do not use single-use, non-rechargeable batteries until the firmware has been updated. Consumers are encouraged to update the firmware even if they do not use or intend to use a non-rechargeable battery.

For additional information, visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com or call HP toll-free at 1-866-304-7117 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

Exercise equipment

Fitness Quest Inc. announced the recall of about 154,000 Gazelle freestyle cross trainers and Gazelle freestyle cross trainer pro gliders. The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.

Gazelle Freestyle CrossTrainer and CrossTrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.

The Home Shopping Network, The Shopping Channel and Dick's Sporting Goods sold the equipment beginning in January 2004 for between $200 and $250.

Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Consumers can continue to use the gliders until they receive the repair kit as long as the pistons are detached.

Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer from Dick's should contact Fitness Quest for a free repair kit. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer or Crosstrainer Pro from the Home Shopping Network or the Shopping Channel before Jan. 1 will receive a free repair kits by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a kit. Crosstrainer gliders purchased after Jan. 1 have repair kits included.

For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at 1-800-321-9236 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, or log onto www.fitnessquest.com.

Coffee makers

Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 420,000 Black & Decker brand thermal coffee makers. The coffee maker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.

The recalled coffee makers make up to eight cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffee makers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffee maker.

Home improvement and discount department stores sold the coffee makers from March 2004 through April 2006 for about $40.

Consumers should contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker brand household product.

For additional information, contact Applica at 1-800-239-7145 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com.

Gas grills

Nexgrill Industries Inc. is recalling about 16,000 gas grills. The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.

The recalled product is the Nexgrill Model 720-0025 gas grill. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid. The serial number is printed on the CSA sticker, which is located behind the door. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.

Target, Costco Canada, H-E-B, Chase-Pitkin and Gander Mountain stores sold the grills from December 2003 through March 2005 for between $499 and $599.

Consumers should contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield assembly.

Call Nexgrill toll-free at 1-888-361-0888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at nexgrill0025.serorder.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov