The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07056·Announced 2006-12-14

Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation System Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Clarion is recalling N.I.C.E. P200 navigation system batteries because they can overheat or melt, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Clarion Corporation of America is recalling approximately 2,500 Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems due to a defect in the lithium-ion batteries. The batteries in these units can melt or overheat, which creates a risk of burns and fires for consumers. The affected devices are black portable navigation units with a 4-inch touch screen that attach to a vehicle's windshield.

The recall affects only N.I.C.E. P200 units with serial numbers ending in "UE" or "UF." The serial number is located on a white label on the back of the device. The batteries are marked with "Clarion NAVBATTERY," "Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery," and "Made in Korea." Clarion has received four reports of units melting or overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately. They should contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 or visit www.clarion.com to receive a free replacement battery and a postage-paid envelope to return the defective unit. The products were sold at car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.

The recalled product

Product
Batteries in Clarion N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
Manufacturer
Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea
Category
Consumer Product — Vehicle Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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