Garmin BlueChart G2 and G2 Vision cards recall

[hot wire]

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...

[Binary]

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.

[Binary]

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.

[Slow Drag-on]

Originally Posted by Binary

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

[cloudbusterb]

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