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CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System

U.S. CPSCFireJun 21, 2005
Recalled Battery Pack
Recalled Battery Pack
GPS Navigation System
GPS Navigation System

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Incidents & injuries

Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Belkin Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System models F8T051 and F8T051-DL. The GPS model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. "Part No.: 300-203712001" and Model No.: AE-8210" are written on the side of the battery.

Sold on

The Belkin Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores sold the GPS device with recalled batteries nationwide, from November 2003 through February 2005, for about $400.

Contact the company

For more information, call Belkin toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.belkin.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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