Kodak recalls shocking digital cameras

NEWS By Dave Becker Kodak has recalled 75,000 digital cameras amid fears they could give users an electric shock. Kodak issued a statement asking all owners of its DC5000 camera to stop using the device and to return it to Kodak. Kodak estimated there were about 75,000 units of the camera in use worldwide. The photography giant said it had received 12 reports of owners receiving mild electrical shocks while changing the camera's batteries or memory card or connecting its USB cable. The DC5000 was one of Kodak's first entries into the high end of the digital camera market, with a resolution of two megapixels and a weatherproofed body. Kodak discontinued the model last month. Kodak said it will meet all shipping, inspection and repair charges for DC5000 models returned to the company.
UK customers should call Kodak at 0870 243 0270 to arrange the return. Dave Becker writes for News.com