Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
Illuminated Round Rocker Switches
Date of Recall
2009-04-02CPSC Release Number
09-180Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 843-7422Units
About 18,000Importer
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, TexasSold By
RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.Problem/Hazard
The wiring diagram on the switch’s package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves the RadioShack Illuminated Round Rocker Switch, catalog number 275-0021 and a date code of 01P09, or January 2009, and earlier. The switches are used as replacement on/off switches for electronics or for use in hobby projects. The wiring diagram, the catalog number, and manufacturing dates are located on the back of the product’s packaging. In the date code MMPYY, MM is the month and YY is the year.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the switch and check their installation to make sure the Line or Hot conductor is connected to the switch rather than following the original instructions on the back of the package. A corrected wiring diagram is shown below. New wiring instructions are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls (Microsoft Word Document), or by contacting Radio Shack.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.radioshack.comRecall Comments
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