Radio Shack recalls 2 popular PSU models

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Radio Shack Corporation issued a recall notice on July 2nd. This, concerning two models of power supplies that the CPSC says places owners at risk of electrocution while also presenting a fire hazard.

The units recalled are 13.8V DC Power Supplies identified as Radio Shack catalog items 22-507 and 22-508.

13.8V DC 15-Amp Power Supply Catalog #:22-508

They were sold at Radio Shack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85. The units affected carry date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Both the catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply.

The CPSC release says that about 160,000 of these units are in the hands of the public. It advises that consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any Radio Shack store for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled units will be mailed a notice.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission release also notes that power supplies with a green dot on the product and on the product's packaging have already been repaired. Therefore, they are not included in the recall.

For additional information, contact Radio Shack anytime at 800-843-7422. Or you can visit the firm's website at www.radioshack.com/recall

Source: ARNewsline, CPSC public release