Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 07278 · Aug 16, 2007 · Clarion
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07278
- Date
- Aug 16, 2007
- Company
- Clarion
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
- Product type
- Navigation Systems
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled n.i.c.e. p200 navigation and entertainment systems?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.