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Product recall · CPSCAugust 16, 2007Serious
Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, email parts@clarion.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)
- Recall date
- August 16, 2007
- Brand
- Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea
- Made or distributed by
- Clarion Corp. of America, of Cypress, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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