Belkin · Recalled
CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
- Units
- About 10,300
- Reports
- 15
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif.
Incident log
Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 21 2005; last revised DEC 18 2024.
