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CPSCRecalled Jun 21, 2005 · #05582

CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System

Hazard

The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

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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.

Product details

Product
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
F8T051, F8T051-DL, 8210
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

View the official CPSC notice