Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Released: Thursday, December 14, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems. The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
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.
Hazards
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents
Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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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