Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-04-19). Hazards: electric shock. About 48,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12153 |
| Published | 2012-04-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger |
| Firm named in the title | Sakar International |
| Firms | Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 48,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10. |
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.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
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