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Fire / OverheatingAugust 16, 2007CPSC #07278

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

Product
Batteries
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
refund

What 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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

South Korea

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Navigation and Entertainment System
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