Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Pelican Power Brick (model PL-6018), an external battery charger designed for Sony PSP devices, is being recalled because its circuit board can overheat and cause the plastic cover to melt, creating fire and burn hazards. The device consists of two lithium-ion battery cells connected by a circuit board housed in plastic, and it is charged using a PSP AC adaptor before being used to recharge the PSP. The battery charger was sold both as a standalone product and as part of various accessory kits by Electro Source LLC, though Sony did not manufacture or distribute it.
Consumers who own a Pelican Power Brick should stop using it immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to obtain a replacement product. The source does not specify additional details about the replacement process or timeline.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The battery charger's circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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