Garmin Recall

[TheBalks]

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. 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.

The recalled devices include a small subset of the following nüvi model numbers:

•nüvi 200W, 250W, & 260W
•nüvi 7xx (where xx is a two-digit number)

You can determine your nüvi model number by looking at the label on the back or bottom of your nüvi.

https://my.garmin.com/rma/recallLanding.faces

[EnergySaver]

You’ll need your serial number too … either off the unit or from your my.garmin.com accounting (if you’ve setup your unit in your account).

Not all serial numbers are recalled … my 750 appears to be “safe”.

[TheBalks]

Yah if you follow the link it takes you to the serial checker.

[BigJim]

My nuvi 200W is recalled. I wish that they would replace the whole unit with a more up-to-date model, but they’re just going to replace the battery.

All opinions, comments, and useless drivel I post are mine alone and do not reflect the opinions of the WGA BOD.

[Walkingadventure]

New battery for my 3 yr old 200W!

Following the signals from space.

[mizfit]

Thanks for sharing this info!

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