Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
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The hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC