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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System · About 10,300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Belkin reports 15 incidents of batteries overheating and expanding. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Belkin toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.belkin.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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