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Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 1, 2016 Initiated: March 1, 2016 #16110

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Radios

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 1, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16110.

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