Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-16). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07278 |
| Published | 2007-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Navigation Systems |
| Products | N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Clarion |
| Firms | Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea (manufacturer); Clarion Corp. of America, of Cypress, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800. |
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" is printed on the battery. The recall includes any N.I.C.E. P200 in which batteries were previously replaced.
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. for a full refund, information on returning the product, and a postage paid envelope to return the product.
Incidents and injuries
Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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