Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-04-02 · 09180
Hazards
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09180
Date
2009-04-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Illuminated Round Rocker Switches
Companies
Retailer(s)
RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.
Importer(s)
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
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.