Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
Recall 09180 · Apr 2, 2009 · RadioShack Corp.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09180
- Date
- Apr 2, 2009
- Company
- RadioShack Corp.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Illuminated Round Rocker Switches
- Product type
- Switches
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 in the picture. New wiring instructions are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls, or by contacting Radio Shack.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled illuminated round rocker switches?
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 in the picture. New wiring instructions are available at.
What is the hazard?
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.