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

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  • Image of recalled GPS unit
Name of Product:
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 21, 2005
Units:

About 10,300

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.

Recall Details

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.

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.

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.
Distributor(s):
Belkin Corporation of Compton, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
05-582

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