Recalls / 2006-12-14

Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

07056 · Recalled 2006-12-14 · CPSC page

Clarion Navigation and Entertainment System

Description

The N.I.C.E. P200 is a black portable navigation and entertainment device that can be attached to a vehicle's windshield. The device has a 4-inch touch screen LCD monitor and contains one lithium battery. "Clarion" and "N.I.C.E. P200" are printed on the device. "Clarion NAVBATTERY," "Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery," and "Made in Korea" are printed on the battery. Only N.I.C.E. P200 units with serial numbers ending in "UE" or "UF" are affected by this recall. The serial number is located on a white label on the back of the device.

Hazards

The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Clarion Corp. to receive a free replacement battery and a postage-paid envelope to return the recalled battery.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems		About 2,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Kiryung Electronics
Distributor: Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif.
Made in: South Korea
Sold at: Car audio, mobile electronics stores

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com

Source: CPSC recall 07056. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.