The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05582·Announced 2005-06-21

Belkin Recalls Li-Polymer Batteries for Bluetooth GPS Navigation Systems

Belkin is recalling Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Bluetooth GPS Navigation Systems because they can overheat, expand, and rupture, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/explosion hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Belkin Corporation is recalling Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Bluetooth Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System models F8T051 and F8T051-DL. The recall involves approximately 10,300 units. The GPS model number is located on a label on the bottom of the unit, while the battery is identified by "Part No.: 300-203712001" and "Model No.: AE-8210" written on its side.

The battery packs can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard. Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

The affected GPS devices were sold nationwide from November 2003 through February 2005 for about $400. They were available through the Belkin website, other web retailers, and computer and electronics stores. Consumers should stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

The recalled product

Product
Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics / Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
10,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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