Recall check › CPSC #12153
Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Recalled Apr 19, 2012 · About 48,000 units
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.
Which products
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.
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Always check the official notice for the full details.