Garmin Recalls 1.25M 'Fire Risk' Satnavs 54
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from the hot-new-battery-tech dept.
from the hot-new-battery-tech dept.
Barence writes "Garmin is recalling 1.25 million of its nüvi satnavs after batteries overheated. According to Garmin, the issue only affects devices containing batteries manufactured within a set date range by a third-party supplier and that have a specific printed circuit board 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,' the company said in a statement. '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.' Perhaps Garmin should also issue a software update that diverts drivers to their nearest fire station?"
Imagining what the guide says (Score:3, Funny)
(in guide voice) ...Take a left turn in 500ft. ...Take a right turn in 2.5 miles. ...Pull- Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow. I am on fire, please shut me off.
Re:Lamest joke ever. (Score:4, Funny)
I know. Everyone knows that if your car catches on fire you stop drop and roll it into the ditch.
How far we've come (Score:3, Funny)
2010s: Carry a fire extinguisher in your car, in case the electrical goes berserk.
Re:Lost (Score:3, Funny)
Re:there's no safety in batteries these days (Score:3, Funny)
The batteries are all made in the same factory in China. How the fuck are the day-shift batteries any different than the night-shift batteries?
Yeah, I know, slaves don't take shifts but you get the idea.
Re:How far we've come (Score:3, Funny)
I carry a fire extinguisher with me at all times. It's a great conversation starter.
Biking, SCUBA diving, at the gym, etc.
Re:Imagining what the guide says (Score:4, Funny)
(in guide voice) ...Take a left turn in 500ft. ...Take a right turn in 2.5 miles. ...Pull- Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow. I am on fire, please shut me off.>/quote>
WHYYYYYYYY did they program me to feel pain?
Re:How far we've come (Score:4, Funny)
I was rather wondering what happens if you put a Garmin inside a Ford Pinto.
Re:Imagining what the guide says (Score:4, Funny)
New turn by turn directions:
Destination close.
You're getting warmer...
warmer...
super-hot!
You're on fire!