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Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Reported: March 28, 2006 Initiated: March 28, 2006 #06120

Product Description

The recalled Pelican Power Brick is an external recharging battery pack that sells as a separate accessory to be used with the Sony PSP™ (PlayStation Portable). The Pelican Power Brick consists of two lithium-ion battery cells connected via a circuit board and mounted in a small plastic housing. The battery cells are charged when plugged into an electrical outlet using the PSP™ AC adaptor. Once charged, it is used to recharge the PSP™. The model number for the battery charger, PL-6018, can be found on the back of the unit. The battery charger was sold alone and also as part of several kits containing other accessories by Electro Source LLC. Sony neither manufactured nor distributed the Pelican Power Brick. Only the Pelican Power Brick is included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.

Details

Units Affected
About 231,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Pelican-Power-Brick-Battery-Charger-Recalled-for-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled Pelican Power Brick is an external recharging battery pack that sells as a separate accessory to be used with the Sony PSP™ (PlayStation Portable). The Pelican Power Brick consists of two lithium-ion battery cells connected via a circuit board and mounted in a small plastic housing. The battery cells are charged when plugged into an electrical outlet using the PSP™ AC adaptor. Once charged, it is used to recharge the PSP™. The model number for the battery charger, PL-6018, can be found on the back of the unit. The battery charger was sold alone and also as part of several kits containing other accessories by Electro Source LLC. Sony neither manufactured nor distributed the Pelican Power Brick. Only the Pelican Power Brick is included in this recall.. Units affected: About 231,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 28, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06120.

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