June 21, 2005

Belkin Announces Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System

Name of Product: Li-Polymer battery pack sold with Bluetooth™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System

Units: About 10,300

Distributor: Belkin Corporation of Compton, Calif.

Hazard: The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

Description: The recall involves Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Belkin Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System models F8T051 and F8T051-DL. The GPS model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. “Part No.: 300-203712001” and Model No.: AE-8210” are written on the side of the battery.

Sold By: The Belkin Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores sold the GPS device with recalled batteries nationwide from November 2003 through February 2005 for about $400.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Belkin toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at http://www.belkin.com/support/gpsrecall.asp