CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.
Contact Information
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
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.
Injuries
Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Recall Number
05582
Product Information
Product Name
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 10,300
Distributed By
Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif.
Manufactured In
China