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Garmin Recalls 1.25M 'Fire Risk' Satnavs

Posted by Soulskill on 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?"

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  1. Imagining what the guide says by sethstorm · · Score: 2, 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.

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    1. Re:Imagining what the guide says by MobileTatsu-NJG · · 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.>/quote>

      WHYYYYYYYY did they program me to feel pain?

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    2. Re:Imagining what the guide says by tool462 · · Score: 3, Funny

      New turn by turn directions:
      Destination close.
      You're getting warmer...
      warmer...
      super-hot!
      You're on fire!

  2. Re:Lamest joke ever. by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I know. Everyone knows that if your car catches on fire you stop drop and roll it into the ditch.

  3. How far we've come by by+(1706743) · · Score: 2, Funny

    1960s: Carry a fire extinguisher in your car, in case the electrical goes berserk.
    2010s: Carry a fire extinguisher in your car, in case the electrical goes berserk.

    1. Re:How far we've come by Beardo+the+Bearded · · Score: 2, Funny

      I carry a fire extinguisher with me at all times. It's a great conversation starter.

      Biking, SCUBA diving, at the gym, etc.

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    2. Re:How far we've come by dkleinsc · · Score: 3, Funny

      I was rather wondering what happens if you put a Garmin inside a Ford Pinto.

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  4. Re:Lost by snowraver1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Head south.

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  5. Re:there's no safety in batteries these days by Beardo+the+Bearded · · Score: 2, 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.

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