Garmin Nuvi Recall

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nüvi Battery PCB Recall
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.
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I have a 4-5 yr old Garmin Nuvi; think it begins with a 3.....need to double-check, I guess.
 
Thank you for let us know. I will let my friend who has Garmin Nuvi. I do not know what model#. Let him to check website.
 
I have a old POS GPS which is Garmin Nuvi 350, it's OLD as heck.
 
no problem ya'all!

doh.... I forgot to check mine too.....
 
Tousi said:
I wonder if it would be cheaper to just pay for a downloaded upgrade than buying new?
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Yes, you can update it. I not yet do it cuz my new home street is unlisted on my Garmin device when purchased new house last three years ago.
 
Chevy57 said:
Yes, you can update it. I not yet do it cuz my new home street is unlisted on my Garmin device when purchased new house last three years ago.
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Know the approximate cost for this? Not have to look up....just approximate.
 
Tousi said:
Know the approximate cost for this? Not have to look up....just approximate.
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I think that webupdater software is no charge. What is brand name and model number of your device? I will get it from you then I will send info on webupdater software for your device tomorrow. My time to go to bed. Good nite.
 
Chevy57 said:
I think that webupdater software is no charge. What is brand name and model number of your device? I will get it from you then I will send info on webupdater software for your device tomorrow. My time to go to bed. Good nite.
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his GPS is too old. it does not qualify.
 
Tousi said:
I wonder if it would be cheaper to just pay for a downloaded upgrade than buying new?
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Buy new is cheaper. I was shocked how much it cost to upgrade because it's out of date right now. You can get a brand new one with better features for maybe $30-40 more.
 
sequoias said:
Buy new is cheaper. I was shocked how much it cost to upgrade because it's out of date right now. You can get a brand new one with better features for maybe $30-40 more.
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Hmmm, sounds good but Jiro just said 50 bucks above for an upgrade....hmmmm
 
TCS and I checked both GPS's; neither one is recalled. Whew!
 
Tousi said:
Hmmm, sounds good but Jiro just said 50 bucks above for an upgrade....hmmmm
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It's $69 for one time update/upgrade because I don't qualify for a free update, oh well. Unlimited upates/upgrade is $129 something, I think.
 
Tousi said:
Hmmm, sounds good but Jiro just said 50 bucks above for an upgrade....hmmmm
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I have 2 Garmin devices so maybe I should buy the lifetime membership $89.99. I'll update yours too.

$49.99... outrageous... *grumble*
 
Hmmm, my friend has a Garmin Nuvi 255w, so I think he's ok.
 
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