April 2, 2009 
RadioShack is recalling about 18,000 illuminated round rocker switches. The wiring diagram on the switchs package is incorrect. The "neutral" and "line" notations are reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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 products packaging. In the date code MMPYY, MM is the month and YY is the year.
The switches, made in China, were sold at RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.
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 below. New wiring instructions are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls (Microsoft Word Document), or by contacting Radio Shack.
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.radioshack.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
