Garmin Nuvi Recall
Submitted: Friday, Sep 10, 2010 at 17:22
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Pete Jackman (SA)
I just received this in the emial:
"Garmin is voluntarily recalling certain nüvi devices that contain a specific battery that was manufactured by the battery supplier within a limited date code range. Garmin has identified potential overheating issues when certain batteries manufactured by the third-party battery supplier within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. It appears that the interaction of these factors can, in rare circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire
hazard.
AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The recalled devices include a small subset of the following nüvi model numbers:
• nüvi 200W, 250W and 260W
• nüvi 7xx and 7xxT (where xx is a two-digit number)
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
Determine your nüvi model and serial number by looking at the label on the back or bottom of your nüvi. You must provide this and other information to determine whether your nüvi is affected by this recall.
To easily and quickly determine whether your nüvi is affected, go to
www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall
We are off to the bush for the next 3 weeks leaving tomorrow and ours is one being recalled - good thing we weren't relying on the 260W for navigation!
Cheers
Pete
Reply By: cruza25 - Friday, Sep 10, 2010 at 23:44
Friday, Sep 10, 2010 at 23:44
peter
i live in
adelaide and have a 260w , last week i did the check and my unit was on the recall list
garmin posted out an envelope and i returned my unit and today i received a brand new unit via air express courier
remember to remove sd card and any data should be backed up as the return is new and factory settings apply
very good service compared to other makes
do it as soon as you get back
enjoy your trip
cheers
mike
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 at 00:19
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 at 00:19
Thanks for the info Mike.
The Jack is all packed and we are out of here early tomorrow.
Cheers
Pete
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