A shunt device for use in a light socket includes a first semiconductor chip and a first container having a receiving surface for receiving the first semiconductor chip therein and having an open surface through which the first semiconductor chip is exposed and a first conductive member connected having a first end connected to the first semiconductor chip through the open surface and a second end connected to a first of the terminals with the socket and wherein the container and the chip and the member are operatively interposed in a self retained manner between the terminals in the lower portion of the socket.