Abstract: An AC-powered charging/recharging device is structured with a charging port sized to receive the cigarette lighter-adapted (DC) end, of an appliance, such as a flashlight or shaver, or a DC charger adapter for an electronic device, to enable use or recharging of such adapted appliances from an AC power source. The charging port of the charging/recharging device is particularly oriented within the charging/recharging device to prevent dislodgement of the appliance from the charging port and to prevent dislodgement of the charging/recharging device from an AC power source, such as a wall outlet.