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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-04-19

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

Is my product affected?

Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger

  • Brand Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Sakar International is recalling certain battery chargers due to a safety hazard. The plastic that holds the screws in the charger can break, allowing the screws to loosen and the casing to separate. When this happens, energized internal components become exposed, creating a risk of electrocution or electric shock to users.

The recalled chargers are silver-colored models designed to hold two AA or AAA batteries and are branded "Digital Concepts" and labeled "Compact Travel Charger." The affected item numbers are CH-1600S and CH-1600-RS with the date code MID#: 0801110, both found on the white label on the underside of the charger. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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 should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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