CPSC recall · Reported April 2, 2009
Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the RadioShack Illuminated Round Rocker Switch, catalog number 275-0….
Faulty Installation Instructions Prompt RadioShack Corp. Recall of Electrical Switches; S… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 2, 2009. Reason: The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the switch and check their installation to make s…. Verify recall #09180 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a ….
- None
- agency class
- April 2, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09180 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
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.
Reason for recall
The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09180 |
| Date reported | April 2, 2009 |
| Date initiated | April 2, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the switch and check their installation to make sure the Line or Hot conductor is connect…
- Check the recall number (09180) 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
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