Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
Date of Recall
2012-04-19CPSC Release Number
12-153Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 397-8200Units
About 48,000Importer
Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.Sold By
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.Consumer 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/recallRecall Comments
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