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RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire HazardsDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 13.8V DC Power Supplies Units: About 160,000 Importer: RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas Hazard: The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.radioshack.com/recall Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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