Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-04-19 · 11735
Hazards
The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.
Recall
Number
11735
Date
2011-04-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Spot Satellite Communicator
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Spot LLC, of Covington, La.
Retailer(s)
Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, REI, L.L. Bean and other retailers nationwide from July 2010 through March 2011 for $549.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.