The Walt Disney Company recalled 3.4 million copies of the animated video ''The Rescuers'' yesterday, apparently because the photographic image of a nude woman was inserted into the film. The image was discovered by Disney employees after the re-release this month of the cartoon, which appeared in theaters in 1977, 1983 and 1989. A Disney spokeswoman, Claudia Peters, declined to characterize the image, other than to say that it was objectionable. But people who knew about the recall told The Associated Press that a photo of a woman's nude torso had been inserted. The image cannot be seen when the video is run at normal viewing speed. The recall is a first for Disney, although some religious groups have said that other animated features from the company have included risque words or images. The company has denied such accusations. The offending picture was inserted after the cartoon was drawn, Ms. Peters said. Asked if Disney knew who tampered with the film, Ms. Peters would say only that it was an internal matter.