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Fire / OverheatingDecember 14, 2006CPSC #07056

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

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
2,500
Remedy
replacement

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," "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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

South Korea

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Clarion Navigation and Entertainment System
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