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

Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems

Date of Recall

2006-12-14

CPSC Release Number

07-056

Manufactured In

South Korea

Units

About 2,500

Distributor

Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif.

Manufacturer

Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea

Sold By

Car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.

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 four reports of the unit 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,” “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.

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.

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

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