Garmin nuvi recall – Garmin recall for battery overheating

Garmin has initiated a recall of Garmin nuvi

Garmin has initiated a recall of Garmin nuvi battery due to potential overheating problem leading to fire accidents. In a communique on its website Garmin has indicated that it is recalling certain nüvi devices that contain a specific battery.

Here are excerpts from Garmin nuvi website:

“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.”

How to know if your Garmin nuvi is recalled

The recalled Garmin nuvi 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.

You can also check by entering your model number at this page:

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