Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3234.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3234.
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3234.
For additional information, contact Electro Source at (800) 263-1156 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powerbrickrecall.net. Please do not contact Sony or any official PSP™ Web site concerning this recall.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on March 28, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 231,000 units are potentially affected.