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CPSCRecalled Dec 14, 2006 · #07056

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.
Made in
South Korea

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice