Ambient Weather radios
Description: The recalled Ambient Weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. "Ambient Weather," "AM/FM/Weather Band Radio" and "NOAA Weather Radio" are printed in white lettering on the front of the radio. The radios have a black crank handle on the back, an antenna on the top, and LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Accessories included an AC adapter, DC converter or solar panel charger. Model number WR-333,WR-333A, WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner's manual. [Learn More]
About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015) units were affected by this recall.
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Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Ambient Weather Radio.
Ambient Weather radios Recall Information
Country of Origin | China |
Recall Date | 03/01/2016 |
Recall ID | 6667 |
Recall Number | 16110 |
Product Type | Radios |
Hazard | The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard. |
Injuries | The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported. |
Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a full refund. Consumers who received replacement AC power adapters in the previous recall are also included in this recall. |
Remedy Option | Refund |
Contact | Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT or online at www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall Information for more information. |
Last Updated | 03/01/2016 |
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