CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
CPSC recall 05582 · announced June 21, 2005 · Belkin · 10,300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.