Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-28 · 06120
Hazards
The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06120
Date
2006-03-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electronics and discount department stores nationwide, catalogs, and various Web sites from April 2005 through March 2006 for about $20 when sold alone, and for between $40 and $50 when sold as part of certain kits packaged by Electro Source LLC.
Importer(s)
Electro Source LLC, of Vernon, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.