CPSC2005-06-21
CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 10,300
Injuries reported
Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Belkin-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-Sold-with-Bluetooth-GPS-Navigation-SystemDon't want to check this manually?
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