CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 2, 2009

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com

Recall Details

Sold At
RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
09180

Product Information

Product Name
Illuminated Round Rocker Switches
Product Type
Switches
Number of Units
About 18,000
Imported By
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com