Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts
Recall 07292 · Aug 29, 2007 · Oregon Scientific Inc.
66,000
units affected
66,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07292
- Date
- Aug 29, 2007
- Company
- Oregon Scientific Inc.
- Units affected
- 66,000
- Product
- Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
- Product type
- Radios (Weather)
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio WR103NX Portable Public Alert Radio WR108 Public Alert Weather Station WRB308 John Deere Public Alert Weather Station WRB308J No other models are included in this recall.
What can happen
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk.
The fix
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oregon scientific weather radios?
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk.
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.