Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12153. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.
CPSC recall 12153 has the recall date 19 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Sakar International. The recall has about 48,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Battery Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 48,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger, About 48,000, Battery Chargers |
| Sold at | Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10. |
| Importer | Sakar International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 48,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Battery Chargers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sakar International
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 12153The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12153. https://recallregister.com/product/1024-sakar-international-recalls-battery-chargers-due-to-electrocution-elec/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12153 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12153?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12153?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 48,000