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

Active Recall Announced April 19, 2012 CPSC #12153

Quick answer

Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12153, announced on April 19, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact sakar international inc. for a replacement product.. Affected brand: Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger

Recalled brands

Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 19, 2012

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12153?

CPSC recall #12153 covers Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 19, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12153?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12153 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact sakar international inc. for a replacement product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sakar-International-Recalls-Battery-Chargers-Due-to-Electrocution-Electric-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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