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

  • Sakar International Battery Chargers
  • Sakar International Battery Chargers label
Name of Product:
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
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
Recall Date:
April 19, 2012
Units:
About 48,000
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

Recall Details

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.

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.

Sold At:
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
Importer(s):

Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-153

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