CPSC recall 12-153, announced April 19, 2012, covers Sakar International Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger (about 48,000 units). The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product. Recall contact: call (877) 397-8200, or go to www.sakar.com/recall.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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".
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a sticker on the top
andthe white label on the underside of the charger
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2011 through February 2012
- Price paid
- $10
Why it was recalled
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.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 397-8200, or go to www.sakar.com/recall.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sakar International
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 12-153
- Units
- About 48,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
- Importer
- Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
CPSC product type: Battery Chargers
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 48,000 units: the 50th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 25 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Sakar International is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2012 to 2025. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 14 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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