CPSCRecalled Apr 19, 2011 · #11735
Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Hazard
The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Spot Satellite Communicator
- Type
- Personal Protection
- Manufacturer
- Spot LLC, of Covington, La.
- Model numbers
- 2000000, 2019999
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, REI, L.L. Bean and other retailers nationwide from July 2010 through March 2011 for $549.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Spot LLC for a free replacement.