CPSC recall · Reported March 28, 2006
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn 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.
The CPSC recalled The recalled Pelican Power Brick is an external recharging battery pack that sells as a s….
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 28, 2006. Reason: The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LL…. Verify recall #06120 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and ….
- None
- agency class
- March 28, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06120 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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, what to do
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06120 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2006 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 231,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replace…
- Check the recall number (06120) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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