CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
USCPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Belkin-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-Sold-with-Bluetooth-GPS-Navigation-System |
| Title | CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/86486382862e48b3b961bfcc08e33878.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Battery Pack |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b792c3f5f2e2429c9c3e0d8f3400ba97.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | GPS Navigation System |
| Hazards › Name | The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,300 |
| Recall I D | 3108 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05582 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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