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Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs
« on: August 27, 2010, 18:19 »
Garmin is recalling 1.25 million of its nüvi satnavs after batteries overheated, with UK customers among those affected by the flaw.

According to Garmin, the issue only affects devices containing batteries manufactured within a set date range by a third-party supplier and that have a specific printed circuit board 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,” the company said in a statement. “Although there have been no injuries or significant property damage caused by this issue, Garmin is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.”

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/360655/garmin-recalls-1-25m-fire-hazard-satnavs
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Re: Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2010, 18:22 »
Batteries by Sony?
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Re: Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2010, 18:26 »
What are you suggesting?   :o: ;)
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Re: Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010, 18:27 »
They do have form. ;D
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Re: Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2010, 09:17 »
Indeed! 


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