Sakar International Battery Chargers recall: Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Why was Sakar International Battery Chargers recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
- Company
- Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 48,000
- Sold at
- Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
- Recall date
- April 19, 2012
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.