CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.
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 battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
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Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
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