Product description

A Garmin nuvi is a portable GPS device that is used by individuals while driving their car to assist with navigation.

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Reason the product is recalled

Garmin has identified a risk that the batteries may overheat when used in nuvi devices that contain a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. In rare circumstances, overheating of the product's battery may lead to a fire hazard. This defect only applies to the nuvi products with the model numbers specified above.

The hazards to consumers

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.

What consumers should do

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.

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Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, GPS Oz, Everything GPS and Dick Smith.

Identifying product features

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Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2010/11937 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.