Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #07278
Recall Date
2007-08-16
Manufacturer
Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea
Units Affected
About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)
Products Involved
N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems
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.
Reported Injuries
Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.
Manufactured In
South Korea
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28