The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08319·Announced 2008-07-02

RadioShack Recalls 13.8V DC Power Supplies Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

RadioShack is recalling 13.8V DC power supplies because incorrect wiring poses electrocution and fire risks. Consumers should unplug the units and take them to a store for free repair.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrocution and fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

RadioShack Corp. is recalling approximately 160,000 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508, due to incorrect wiring that creates electrocution and fire hazards. The affected units were sold at RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85. The recall includes products with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08, located on the back of the power supply. Units with a green dot on the product and packaging have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled power supplies. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a notice. For additional information, consumers can contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 or visit www.radioshack.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
13.8V DC Power Supplies
Manufacturer
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Power Supply
Hazard
Affected units
160,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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