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Recall 09180 — Illuminated Round Rocker Switches

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2009-04-02

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
09180
Date of alert
2009-04-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The wiring diagram on the switch's package is incorrect. The Neutral and Line notation is reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Faulty-Installation-Instructions-Prompt-RadioS

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