Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced March 28, 2006 CPSC #06120

Quick answer

Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #06120, announced on March 28, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact electro source llc to receive a choice of several replacement products.. Affected brand: Electro Source LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger

Recalled brands

Electro Source LLC

Remedy

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

Recall date

March 28, 2006

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06120?

CPSC recall #06120 covers Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 28, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06120?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06120 is consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact electro source llc to receive a choice of several replacement products.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Pelican-Power-Brick-Battery-Charger-Recalled-for-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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