SYSTEM ERROR: StackOverflowError on querying a Hive table

[Durga Perla]

Hi,
    I am trying to query a hive table called customers, that I have 
created. i am able to see the table and describe works too.
But, when i run,
   select * from customers limit 10;
   or
     Select firstname from customers limit 10;

I get the error, *Error: SYSTEM ERROR: StackOverflowError .
*Any ideas on what is causing this?
And, btw, I am able to query the table properly in hive.

Thanks & Regards,
Durga Swaroop