RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-319 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 2, 2008
- Brand
- RadioShack
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- 13.8V DC Power Supplies
- Hazard
- Electrocution and Fire Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Units
- About 160,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 13.8V DC Power Supplies · About 160,000 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85.; RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.radioshack.com/recall
Recall history and context
RadioShack appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all RadioShack recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
13.8V DC Power Supplies (About 160,000 units). 8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Electrocution and Fire Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.