CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System

The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

Recall #: 05582
Affected scope: About 10,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif. recalled The recall involves Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Belkin Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation S….

CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System was recalled by Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif. in June 21, 2005. Reason: The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on re…. Verify recall #05582 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard..

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agency class: June 21, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05582 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves Li-Polymer battery packs sold with Belkin Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System models F8T051 and F8T051-DL. The GPS model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. "Part No.: 300-203712001" and Model No.: AE-8210" are written on the side of the battery.

Reason for recall

The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05582
Date reported	June 21, 2005
Date initiated	June 21, 2005
Recalling firm	Belkin Corporation, of Compton, Calif.
Affected scope	About 10,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers stop using the GPS product immediately and contact Belkin for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 21, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05582.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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