Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15213 · Aug 13, 2015 · Ambient Weather
12,500
units affected
12,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15213
- Date
- Aug 13, 2015
- Company
- Ambient Weather
- Units affected
- 12,500
- Product
- Ambient Weather radios
- Product type
- Radios
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Ambient Weather radios. The 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, a single LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Model number WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner's manual. The AC power adapter is black and has a rounded back. Model number YHD0500500U is printed on a white sticker on the adapter.
What can happen
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.
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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 free replacement AC power adapter.
What is the hazard?
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, 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.