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Old 06-08-2009, 06:37 PM   #1
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Default Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

http://www8.garmin.com/bluechartrecall/

There is a recall for the cards "Garmin BlueChart G2" and "G2 Vision cards"

The issue is ONLY with the cards, not the software that is shipped PRELOADED with your plotters...
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Old 06-09-2009, 10:58 AM   #2
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Default Re: Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

Do you have any information beyond the recall notice? I have been trying to contact them to buy a western Canada ocean map, but the wait times on the phone is too long and they won't respond by email.

They had Canada G2 (not vision) charts for $160, but now the older maps they have covering the same area are something like $500. This isn't looking good for them.
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Old 06-09-2009, 12:42 PM   #3
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Default Re: Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

Finally got through to Garmin. Here's an update if any of you are interested.

Spent over an hour on hold, only to be told what I already knew. Maps are recalled and in many cases, there are no replacement maps unless you are willing to shell out huge $ for the G2 Vision series.

I find it interesting that G2 and G2 Vision were both recalled, but only G2 Vision is currently available. This stinks of a shameful marketing scam.

So, for the chart I am interested in (HXCA015R, MSRP $160.70), the only replacement for it is VCA501L at $428.56.

There is no sympathy or discounts. There are also no loaner cards or rentals until the problem is fixed.

Caveat emptor I guess.
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Old 06-15-2009, 06:50 AM   #4
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Default Re: Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

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Finally got through to Garmin. Here's an update if any of you are interested.

Spent over an hour on hold, only to be told what I already knew. Maps are recalled and in many cases, there are no replacement maps unless you are willing to shell out huge $ for the G2 Vision series.

I find it interesting that G2 and G2 Vision were both recalled, but only G2 Vision is currently available. This stinks of a shameful marketing scam.

So, for the chart I am interested in (HXCA015R, MSRP $160.70), the only replacement for it is VCA501L at $428.56.

There is no sympathy or discounts. There are also no loaner cards or rentals until the problem is fixed.

Caveat emptor I guess.


Wow - I am glad I do not have to try to explain that one to people!

Robert
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Old 06-25-2009, 05:28 PM   #5
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Default Re: Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

WANTED BlueChart g2 Vision cards DOES ANY ONE HAVE A GOOD DEAL ON ONE PUGET SOUND AREA
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