Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-24). Models: WR-122. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00169a |
| Published | 2000-08-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Product category | Radios (Weather) |
| Products | Oregon Scientific desktop weather radios |
| Firm named in the title | Oregon Scientific |
| Firms | Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Model numbers | WR-122 |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Office super stores, mass merchandise, home and hardware stores, catalog, and websites sold the radios, from December 1999 through July 2000, for about $70. |
Description
These All Hazards Weather Radios use S.A.M.E. technology to receive local weather warnings broadcast by the National Weather Service. The radios also function as AM/FM clock radios and have model number WR-122 printed on the bottom. Writing on the radio reads "NOAA Weather Radio" and "OREGON SCIENTIFIC." The radios have two rectangular screens which display both a standard clock and a dot matrix display of weather forecasts and warnings of severe weather, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Also, there are five black buttons on the right side of the radios that read "NOAA," "MESSAGE," "AM/FM," "PRESET" and "VOLUME." The unit measures about 6.75 inches long by 5.25 inches wide. The weather radio can be placed upright on a table or mounted on a wall.
Hazard
The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.
Remedy
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Call Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Oregon Scientific will reimburse consumers for postage.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports from consumers that did not receive an emergency signal broadcast by the National Weather Service. No injuries have been reported.
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