Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-12-14). Hazards: fire, burn. About 2,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07056 |
| Published | 2006-12-14 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Clarion |
| Firms | Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea (manufacturer); Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 2,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900. |
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.
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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