Recall 06-120, published March 28, 2006
Electro Source Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PL-6018The model number for the battery charger, PL-6018, can be found on the back of the unit.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
What should I do if I have PL-6018?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with PL-6018.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 263-1156, or go to www.powerbrickrecall.net.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Electro Source
- Recall published
- March 28, 2006
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 231,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
