CPSCGeneral Alert

Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

Name: Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Brand: Spot LLC, of Covington, La.
SKU: CPSC-11735
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 19, 2011Recall ID: 11735Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.

Product Description & Identification

The satellite communicator tracks the user's location and sends the user's GPS coordinates and a distress message in the case of an emergency. The device is black with the SPOT logo and the word DeLorme on the front. It measures 3 inches x 2.6 inches and is bundled with the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS. The GPS is not subject to this recall. Affected products have Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN) from 0-2000000 to 0-2019999. The ESN is located on a label under the battery.

Affected Products

Spot Satellite Communicator

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Spot-Recalls-Satellite-Communicator-Due-To-Loss-of-Emergency-Communications-Capability
Title	Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/satellite1.JPG
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled satellite communicator
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/satellite2.JPG
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled satellite communicator battery compartment showing the ESN label
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/satellite3.JPG
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled satellite communicator with the bundled GPS which is NOT subject to this recall
Hazards › Name	The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
Injuries › Name	Spot LLC has received two reports of product failure in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Spot Satellite Communicator
Products › Type	Personal Protection
Products › Category I D	68215
Products › Number Of Units	About 15,400
Recall I D	847
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Spot LLC for a free replacement.
Retailers › Name	Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, REI, L.L. Bean and other retailers nationwide from July 2010 through March 2011 for $549.
Recall Date	2011-04-19T00:00:00
Description	The satellite communicator tracks the user's location and sends the user's GPS coordinates and a distress message in the case of an emergency. The device is black with the SPOT logo and the word DeLorme on the front. It measures 3 inches x 2.6 inches and is bundled with the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS. The GPS is not subject to this recall. Affected products have Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN) from 0-2000000 to 0-2019999. The ESN is located on a label under the battery.
Recall Number	11735
Manufacturers › Name	Spot LLC, of Covington, La.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	For more information, contact Spot LLC at (866) 727-7733 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.findmespot.com/replacement
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmSpot LLC, of Covington, La.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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