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Exploding digital camera batteries

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the camera-go-boom dept.

slambo writes "32 Bits Online is reporting today about a recall by Kodak on certain model AC adapters. Full details are at Kodak's site . " Don't ya hate it when your camera blows up?

20 comments

  1. Batteries... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I thought that this only happens to Energizer batteries ;)

    mtor

  2. BTW, how do you dispose of Nickel-Cadmium batts? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Officially, you're not supposed to throw them away, but no local recycling places will take them either. Something about "we're not licensed to accept cadmium, or some such."

  3. No Subject Given by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    "Say cheese and wait for the flash!"


    LafinJack

    "The best defense is a good offense, and I plan to start offending right now!" --Kirk

  4. New Feature by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    They should charge extra.

  5. No Subject Given by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0
    Please contribute to the GNU Photo project.

    Details at www.gphoto.org.

    Thanks!

  6. GNU Photo (free software for digital cameras!) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Please contribute to the GNU Photo project. :)

    Details at www.gphoto.org.

    Thanks!

  7. At the camera shop.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    "Hi, I'd like this photo blown up please"

  8. BTW, how do you dispose of Nickel-Cadmium batts? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I throw mine away in the trash. Screw the environment - I'm not willing to jump through any more eco-weenie hoops. Where do they think the cadmium came from in the first place, anyway? Out of the ground, of course! I can't even buy a toilet anymore that flushes the first time. Kill the government!

  9. BTW, how do you dispose of Nickel-Cadmium batts? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Here in San Diego, the local Radio Shack stores
    have recycling boxes for old NiCd batteries.

  10. hah by drwiii · · Score: 0
    In the tradition of the flame-throwing car alarm, and the human-sperm-producing rat, Microsoft Labs strikes again!

    Sorry, I just can't resist taking a cheap shot at Microsoft.

  11. Yikes! by Ryan+Antkowiak · · Score: 1

    ... and to think that breaking cameras because of awful looks has been a *joke* all of these years--it actually happens!

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    --- there can only be one.... not...
  12. adapter = cause, batteries = problem by Fastolfe · · Score: 1

    The adapter's what causes the problem, but the problem is that the batteries can explode.

  13. Meanwhile, in South Park, Colorado. by PhilosopherKing · · Score: 1

    "Mmmmmm Mmphhh Mphhmm Mpphh" - Kenny

    "Cheese" - Stan, Kyle, Cartman

    *BOOM*

    "Oh my God! Kodak killed Kenny!" - Stan

    "You Bastards!" - Kyle

    "Ah gross you bastards, Kennys all over my cheesy poofs" - Cartman

    --

    USA-Democracy is 270 million YESes and NOes a day, not one every four years.
  14. 32 Bits Online by mattc · · Score: 1

    32 Bits Online? Is this a 32 bit camera? :)

  15. Word of advice by Deimos_ · · Score: 1

    If someone is capable of cracking a mirror with their visage (i unfortunatley know a few people who can), then I would not be one to take their picture with this camera =) (Mebe we can trick Bill gates into taking a picture of monica's ass with one, that would get rid of two problems...)

  16. i know what to do with them by webslacker · · Score: 1

    "Jimmy? I know we've been enemies for a long time, but I figured it was time to put that behind us. Here, take my Kodak as a show of my good intentions"

  17. Those Leaky Battries by R1ngL0rd · · Score: 1

    This has actually happened to my Mustek DigiCam. I left it pluged-in with Duracell Ultra's inside for about two weeks, the batteries exploded and ate though my desk. Luckily, I had all my 300 pics from my around the world vacation on the inserted Compact Flash which I was able to save.

    Just a warning, other DigiCam manufactures may use the same AC manufacturer.

  18. My poor camera!!! by DUDESOME · · Score: 1

    I have a digicam. I don't want my camera to blow up!!!

  19. Customs by Dilbert_ · · Score: 1

    Imagine taking your camera with you on holiday...

    Customs Officer : Nothing to declare, sir ?
    You : Nope
    Customs Officer : Please walk through this scanner then please, sir.
    You : Okay
    Customs Officer : LOOK OUT ! HE 'S GOT A KODAK ! TAKE COVER !

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  20. Ouch by I-man · · Score: 1
    "...thermal or checmical burns..."

    At least now I know what camera not to take nude pictures of my girlfriend with...