RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

Recall Date
2008-07-02
Manufacturer
RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Units Affected
About 160,000

Products Involved

13.8V DC Power Supplies

Hazard

The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the recalled power supply immediately and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled power supplies will be mailed a notice.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recall involves RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Date code format is MMAYY where MM is the month and YY is the year. The catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply. Power Supplies with a green dot on the product and the product's packaging have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28