Clarion's N.I.C.E. P200 in-car navigation batteries recalled

No, the word "recall" isn't entirely synonymous with "battery," but in this case, we're afraid the dreaded overheating Li-ion curse has struck again. This time the recall is hitting Clarion's N.I.C.E. P200 in-car navigation / entertainment unit, and the problem seems to be the same as nearly every other recall currently out -- it's too hot for comfort. Reportedly, about 2,500 units are potentially problematic, and with "four reports of the unit melting or overheating" due to a faulty Li-ion cell, the company isn't taking any chances. So if you've got the 4-inch flavor of Clarion's do-it-all with a serial number ended in "UE" or "UF," you should power that bad boy down immediately (and call for a free replacement) before that "NAVBATTERY" gets a little hot under the collar.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 14th 2006 7:33PM]

Only 2500 recalls? Sales must really SUCK.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 14th 2006 9:20PM]

first!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 14th 2006 8:46PM]

Is Engadget going easy on Sony by not mentioning that they make they batteries, or could these actually not be made by Sony *gasp*!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2007 3:11PM]

I had one of these and it literally caught on fire. I called Clarion and they are going to replace the unit. It wasn't very fun in that it happened on Christmas day when family was over.