Vision card - BlueChart g2 SD card
04th July 2009
Item Description:
Type/number of model: BlueChart g and BlueChart g2 Vision cards
Description: Affected products are all 2009 versions of BlueChart g2 in Garmin card format, BlueChart g2 in micro SD/SD card format and BlueChart g2 Vision in micro SD/SD card format, purchased between 8 April 2009 and 3 June 2009. The hardware or firmware of the Garmin unit is not affected. Affected cards can be identified in one of the following ways:
1. The exterior packaging is a cardboard envelope.
2. BlueChart g2 Vision cards will have one of the part numbers mentioned in the attached list and have a MAR 09 release date on it.
3. BlueChart g2 cards will have one of the part numbers mentioned in the attached list and have a description that begins with the letter H or HX (example: HXUS039R).
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Danger:
Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries since in certain waters, there are inaccuracies and/or omissions in the way that the BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision v2009 cards present depth contours and depth areas which could result in the depiction of water depth as deeper than the actual depth under certain display conditions. As such, there is a possibility of boats going aground leading to possible accidents.
Action Taken:
Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.
Notifying Country:
United Kingdom
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
04th July 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
