On July 2, 2008, RadioShack Corp. recalled about 160,000 13.8V DC Power Supplies because they were wired incorrectly, posing an electrocution hazard and a fire/burn hazard to consumers.

Included in the recall are power supplies with catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508, and with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Both numbers can be found on the back of the recalled power supply.

RadioShack stores nationwide sold the recalled 13.8V DC Power Supplies from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85.

Consumers are advised to immediately unplug the recalled RadioShack power supply and take it to any RadioShack store for a free repair. For more information, customers may contact RadioShack at 800-843-7422, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “RadioShack recalls power supplies due to electrocution and fire hazards,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-319, July 2, 2008.