Top surface of the Playbook charger reaches 54 degrees Celcius / 129 degrees Fahrenheit

I just got a Playbook and I'm seeing a reading of 54 degrees Celcius / 129 degrees Fahrenheit on the top part of my charger (measured using a temp gun). Is this normal?

My charger gets warm but not hot enough to burn me.
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