[Recalled] Spot Satellite Communicator — The satellite communicator tracks the user's location and sends the user's GPS… | CPSC 2011-04-19
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Spot Satellite Communicator |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Spot LLC, of Covington, La. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 11735 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 19 April 2011 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The satellite communicator tracks the user's location and sends the user's GPS coordinates and a distress message in the case of an emergency. The device is black with the SPOT logo and the word DeLorme on the front. It measures 3 inches x 2.6 inches and is bundled with the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS. The GPS is not subject to this recall. Affected products have Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN) from 0-2000000 to 0-2019999. The ESN is located on a label under the battery. Hazards: The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
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