Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
CPSC Recall #05-582 — June 20, 2005
Product
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
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.
Hazard
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.
Units Affected
About 10,300
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.
Manufactured In
China