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Garmin nüvi GPS Devices
- Starting date:
- September 16, 2010
- Posting date:
- September 16, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002425
Affected products
Garmin nüvi GPS Devices
Product description
This recall involves the battery in certain Garmin nüvi models of GPS devices, which were manufactured by a third party supplier. Affected batteries are found in nüvi devices with model numbers 200W, 250W, 260W, 7xx and 7xxT (where xx is a two-digit number). The model number, as well as the serial number, can be found on a label on the back or bottom of the device.
Only some of the affected model numbers have the recalled battery.
Hazard identified
The battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
There have been 9 reports of the battery overheating in the United States.
Neither Garmin nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries relating to the use of these products in Canada.
Number sold
Over 19,000 units of the recalled Garmin nüvi have been sold at various retailers across Canada, including Best Buy and Walmart stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from October 2007 to August 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Garmin International Inc.
Olathe
Kansas
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-957-1981
- Distributor
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Best Buy Canada Ltd.
Burnaby
British Columbia
CANADA
- Distributor
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Greywood Sporting Goods
Brandon
Manitoba
CANADA
- Distributor
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Walmart Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately examine their Garmin nüvi GPS device for the model and serial number (on back or bottom label). If the device has one of the affected model numbers, consumers should stop using the device and visit the nüvi Battery PCB recall or contact Garmin for further instructions.
For more information, consumers may contact Garmin at 1-866-957-1981.