Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16110 · Mar 1, 2016 · Ambient Weather
57,000
units affected
57,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16110
- Date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Company
- Ambient Weather
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Product
- Ambient Weather radios
- Product type
- Radios
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ambient weather radios?
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.
What is the hazard?
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.