Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems

Date of Recall

2007-08-16

CPSC Release Number

07-278

Manufactured In

South Korea

Company Phone Number

(800) 347-8667

Units

About 1,500 additional units (about 2,500 were recalled in December 2006)

Distributor

Clarion Corp. of America, of Cypress, Calif.

Manufacturer

Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea

Sold By

Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

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

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