Garmin Recalls 1.3 Million GPS Units

Affects some 200W, 250W, 260W, 7xx and 7xxT models.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451411654916060.html?mod=rss_whats_news_technology

Check your unit here...
https://my.garmin.com/rma/recallLanding.faces

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703632304575451411654916060.html?mod=rss_whats_news_technology

you would think that they could also scan and mark all registered devices,
so that a message could be emailed or at leat displayed on the MyGarmin
area...
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Garmin is voluntarily recalling certain nuvi devices that contain a specific
battery that was manufactured by a third-party supplier within a limited
date code range. Garmin has identified potential overheating issues with the
use of these batteries in certain nuvi devices with a specific printed
circuit board (PCB) design. Additional information about the nuvi battery
PCB recall can be found in Service Alert Number: 1035.

The models that may be impacted by the nuvi battery PCB recall are the 200W,
250W, 260W, 7xx and 7xxT (where xx is a two-digit number). To determine if
your unit is affected, please visit www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall and
enter your nuvi's serial number. If your unit has the specific PCB design
and contains a battery from the specific date range, you will be given
instructions on how to return your nüvi for a battery replacement at no
charge.