Monday, October 06, 2008

RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

Released: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 by CPSC

Jul

2

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 160,000 13.8V DC Power Supplies. The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.

Recall Details

Product

13.8V DC Power Supplies

Description

The recall involves RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Date code format is MMAYY where MM is the month and YY is the year. The catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply. Power Supplies with a green dot on the product and the product’s packaging have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.

Hazards

The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled power supplies will be mailed a notice.


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