The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12153·Announced 2012-04-19

Sakar Recalls Digital Concepts Compact Travel Chargers Due to Shock Hazard

Sakar International is recalling about 48,000 Digital Concepts Compact Travel Chargers because loose screws can expose energized components, posing an electrocution risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution/electric shock) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sakar International Inc. is recalling approximately 48,000 Digital Concepts Compact Travel Chargers due to a risk of electrocution or electric shock. The charger holds two AA or AAA batteries, is silver-colored, and features a sticker on top reading "Digital Concepts" and "Compact Travel Charger." The recall involves item numbers CH-1600S and CH-1600-RS, identified by the date code MID#: 0801110 on the white label on the underside of the unit.

The hazard exists because the plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This separation can expose energized components to the user. Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution, electric shock, or injuries.

The chargers were sold at Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers, and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Sakar International Inc. toll-free at (877) 397-8200 or visit www.sakar.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
Manufacturer
Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
48,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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