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

Reported: August 16, 2007 Initiated: August 16, 2007 #07278

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea. Units affected: About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006).
Why was this product recalled?
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 16, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07278.