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Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsAug 16, 2007
Recalled Navigation and Entertainment System
Recalled Navigation and Entertainment System

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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 & injuries

Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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" is printed on the battery. The recall includes any N.I.C.E. P200 in which batteries were previously replaced.

Sold on

Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, email [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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