Dec 29, 2008 11:03 pm US/Eastern
Some Kids' Cameras Coming With Viruses
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The Tapper family said when they plugged their Fisher Price Kid-Tough digital camera into their computer, the computer said the camera had viruses on it.
CBS
A popular digital camera for children is causing problems for at least one Minnesota family this Christmas. Some of Fisher-Price's Kid-Tough digital cameras have viruses that are affecting not just the camera, but computers as well.
Anna Tapper couldn't wait to tear open and try out her favorite present.
"I take pictures of lots of things," Anna said.
Her father, Jeff Tapper, said she had a big smile on her face the minute she knew what it was.
"She was glad to have her own camera and she didn't have to ask mom and dad for theirs and she could take as many pictures as she wanted," Tapper said.
When Tapper went to download her work, he found her camera had two viruses. Luckily, his anti-virus software spotted them before he downloaded them onto his computer. Without an up-to-date virus-fighter, his laptop could've been infected.
"Especially since it's a kid's digital camera it's the last thing you'd expect to have a virus on it," Tapper said.
The Kid-Tough model was a popular pick for parents. A quick online search found many are having the same problem. Fisher-Price told them if they'd send the cameras to the company it would send them a new one in about a month.
The Tappers have decided for the $60 they spent it's not worth keeping the camera around. They'll return it and try to find a different camera for Anna.
We tried to talk to someone from Fisher-Price but were told the office is closed for the holidays for another week. Bottom line: Make sure your anti-virus software is current. That way you at least have a line of defense against problems like this.
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