Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12153
Recall Date
2012-04-19
Manufacturer
Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
Units Affected
About 48,000
Products Involved
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
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.
Reported Injuries
Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28