Garmin Recalls 1.25M 'Fire Risk' Satnavs

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?"

Comments

Re:Lamest joke ever.

[Monkeedude1212]

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

Re:Imagining what the guide says

[MobileTatsu-NJG]

(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

[dkleinsc]

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

Re:Imagining what the guide says

[tool462]

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