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Got this off of the ARRL's web site today:
73, Gary, N5GD
US Government Recalls RadioShack Power Supplies (Jul 3, 2008) -- On July
2, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with
RadioShack, announced a voluntary recall of 13.8 V dc power supplies. The
CPSC said that consumers should stop using these power supplies
immediately, as the "power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing
electrocution and fire hazards." No injuries have been reported in
conjunction with the power supplies that were sold in RadioShack stores
nationwide from October 2004-January 2008 for between $50 and $85.
Manufactured in China, the CPSC said that the recall involves RadioShack
13.8 V 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. The CPSC recommends for consumers to 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. For additional information, contact RadioShack at
800-843-7422 anytime, or visit their Web site.
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