CPSC Recall in 2007: Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-278

Date: August 15, 2007

Product Name: N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Clarion Corp. of America, of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 additional N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems (about 2,500 were recalled in December 2006). The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.Name of Product: N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment SystemsUnits: About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)Distributor: Clarion Corp. of America, of Cypress, Calif.Manufacturer: Kiryung Electronics of Seoul, South KoreaHazard: The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Clarion has received 15 reports of the units melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.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 at: Car audio and mobile electronics stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for a suggested retail price of $800.Manufactured in: South KoreaRemedy: 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.Consumer 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 website at www.clarion.com.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,500 additional units (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2006)

Incidents:

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