CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2008
RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508….
RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 2, 2008. Reason: The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioSha…. Verify recall #08319 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards..
- None
- agency class
- July 2, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08319 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08319 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 160,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. Registered o…
- Check the recall number (08319) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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