Spot Satellite Communicator

Date

April 19, 2011

Manufacturer

Spot LLC, of Covington, La.

CPSC title

Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

Products

Spot Satellite Communicator

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.

Hazard

The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Spot LLC for a free replacement.

Remedy options

Replace

Units

About 15,400

Injuries reported

Spot LLC has received two reports of product failure in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, REI, L.L. Bean and other retailers nationwide from July 2010 through March 2011 for $549.

Made in

China

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Spot LLC at (866) 727-7733 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.findmespot.com/replacement

Recall number

11735

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Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.