Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
USSakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sakar-International-Recalls-Battery-Chargers-Due-to-Electrocution-Electric-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12153.12153a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Sakar International Battery Chargers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12153.12153b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Sakar International Battery Chargers label |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 1024 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-19T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12153 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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