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Product Recall Number: 07-056

Why was Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems recalled?

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

Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
Here's product recall specific data for Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-056

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-12-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems. The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.Name of Product: Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment SystemsUnits: About 2,500Distributor: Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif.Manufacturer: Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South KoreaHazard: The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.Manufactured in: South KoreaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 2,500

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

  • Remedy: 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea

  • Distributors: Clarion Corporation of America, of Cypress, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: South Korea

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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