Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers

Active Recall Announced April 2, 2009 CPSC #09180

Quick answer

Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers is CPSC recall #09180, announced on April 2, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: RadioShack Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Illuminated Round Rocker Switches

Recalled brands

RadioShack Corp.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

April 2, 2009

Categories

Switches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09180?

CPSC recall #09180 covers Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 2, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #09180?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09180 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Faulty-Installation-Instructions-Prompt-RadioShack-Corp-Recall-of-Electrical-Switches-Shock-Hazard-to-Consumers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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