Illuminated Round Rocker Switches
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
RadioShack Corp. is recalling the Illuminated Round Rocker Switch, catalog number 275-0021, with a manufacturing date code of 01P09 (January 2009) or earlier. The switches contain incorrect wiring instructions on their packaging, with the Neutral and Line notation reversed. This error creates a shock hazard to consumers who follow the installation instructions as printed.
Consumers who own affected switches should immediately stop using them and verify that their installation connects the Line or Hot conductor to the switch rather than following the original package instructions. Corrected wiring diagrams are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls or by contacting Radio Shack. Consumers can identify affected switches by checking the catalog number and manufacturing date code on the back of the product packaging.
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The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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