Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 07056 · Dec 14, 2006 · Clarion
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07056
- Date
- Dec 14, 2006
- Company
- Clarion
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 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," "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.
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. to receive a free replacement battery and a postage-paid envelope to return the recalled battery.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled batteries in clarion n.i.c.e. p200 navigation and entertainment systems?
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.
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.