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Fire / OverheatingJuly 2, 2008CPSC #08319

RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
160,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85.

Photos

Recalled 3-Amp Power Supply Cat. No. 22-507Recalled 15-Amp Power Supply Cat. No. 22-508
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