Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 07278 · announced August 16, 2007 · Kiryung Electronics Of Seoul, South Korea · 1,500 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.
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 parts@clarion.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.