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Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard

Recalled April 19, 2012 · CPSC recall 12153 · Sakar

Sakar International Battery Chargers label

Hazard

The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This can expose energized components, exposing users to electrocution or electric shock.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 48,000

Incidents / injuries

Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The charger holds two AA or AAA batteries, is silver colored and has a sticker on the top which says "Digital Concepts" and "Compact Travel Charger". This recall involves item numbers CH-1600S and CH-1600-RS which are identified with the date code MID#: 0801110. Both numbers can be found on the white label on the underside of the charger. Also on the underside are three screws and a retractable power plug.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.

Contact

For additional information, contact Sakar International Inc. toll free at (877) 397-8200 at any time or visit the firm's website at www.sakar.com/recall

Product

Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger

Imported by

Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.

Retailers

Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →