Garmin recalls 1.25m "fire hazard" satnavs

[Simon]

Garmin is recalling 1.25 million of its nüvi satnavs after batteries overheated, with UK customers among those affected by the flaw.

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."

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/360655/garmin-recalls-1-25m-fire-hazard-satnavs

[Rik]

Well, it had to happen I guess. I wonder who made the batteries?

[pctech]

Smokin'

[zappaDPJ]

I've never been too interested in a satnav as I've always felt I can do better with a map and/or local knowledge. However if I was to buy one I'd probably get a Garmin as they look very good to me.

[Simon]

The display isn't all that detailed on the ones I have seen, and a bit 'cartoony' for my liking, but apparently, the guidance is very good.

[Rik]

I've never been too interested in a satnav as I've always felt I can do better with a map and/or local knowledge. However if I was to buy one I'd probably get a Garmin as they look very good to me.

TomTom have the best technology atm, at least I think so, Zap.

[Glenn]

Personally, I think IGo is the innovation leader in the field at the moment. They were the first (that I know of) to bring 3d maps to satnavs.

[Rik]

The TomTom HD service is very good though, Glenn.

[Glenn]

The vast majority of companies only use 2 map sources Navteq and TeleAtlas for their basic mapping. I passed a Navteq car mapping Bracknell the other day, it was complete with it's roof mounted 360 degree camera. I wonder if Google will be selling their maps, to Sat Nav companies?

[Rik]

It's a logical next step for them.

[Glenn]

They do have turn by turn navigation, on the Android platform.

[Rik]

I wonder when they'll get into car EMUs? They seem to be spreading their tentacles wider by the day.

[talos]

Mine's always been a fire hazard
                                                       Threatened to throw it in many times

[Rik]

You're not a fan then, Bob?

[Simon]

It's a logical next step for them.

Well, they could do with the cash.   

[Rik]

I wonder when they'll go into arms dealing?

[Simon]

 

[Rik]

It's the next step...

[talos]

You're not a fan then, Bob?

                                                  I've got one Rik and use it quite a lot so I suppose I am,   but there are times

[Rik]

I find it useful, it leaves me to concentrate more on the roads and less on the signposts. The current TomTom I have gets its traffic info from the Vodafone network, rather than RDS, and you can also do things like a Google search for a shop or restaurant etc. Oh, and it does weather forecasts too. It would seem to me that their next model, logically, will have a web browser built in.

[talos]

I find it useful, it leaves me to concentrate more on the roads and less on the signposts. The current TomTom I have gets its traffic info from the Vodafone network, rather than RDS, and you can also do things like a Google search for a shop or restaurant etc. Oh, and it does weather forecasts too. It would seem to me that their next model, logically, will have a web browser built in.

          Might even drive the car for you , whilst giving you a soothing massage

[Rik]

I have Sue for the latter.

[pctech]

BMW have already built a prototype vehicle that can 'learn' a route and then drive it itself.

[Rik]

It's called a chauffeur. 

[talos]