CPSC2006-03-28
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Electro Source LLC, of Vernon, Calif.
Hazard
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
Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 231,000
Injuries reported
Electro Source LLC has received 143 reports of the recalled battery charger overheating, includin one report of fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Pelican-Power-Brick-Battery-Charger-Recalled-for-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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