An official ACCC notice concerns Garmin nuvi range. The potential hazard is that in rare circumstances, the overheating of the battery may lead to an increased risk that individuals may be injured and/or property damaged as a result of the device reaching high temperatures or starting a fire. Published 2010-08-27.
What to do now
To determine if a unit is affected, consumers should visit the Garmin website which has been set up to coordinate the recall. Www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall Consumers will be asked to enter their nuvi's serial number into the website. If their unit has the specific PCB design and contains a battery from the specific date range, they will be given instructions on how to return their nuvi. In Australia, Garmin will replace the entire nuvi device and return the nuvi to the affected customer free of charge. If customers are unable to access the website, they may contact Garmin through one of the phone numbers below. In Australia call 1800 113 738 and in New Zealand call 0800 427 652.
Recall number
7e51f5e6-0865-48ea-8f62-0e5e89c4b049
Official notice
2010-08-27
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The potential hazard is that in rare circumstances, the overheating of the battery may lead to an increased risk that individuals may be injured and/or property damaged as a result of the device reaching high temperatures or starting a fire.
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