CPSC2012-04-19
Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
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.
Sold at
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sakar-International-Recalls-Battery-Chargers-Due-to-Electrocution-Electric-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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