Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-01). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, WR-334A-U. About 57,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16110 |
| Published | 2016-03-01 |
| Last updated | 2016-03-01 |
| Product category | Radios |
| Products | Ambient Weather radios |
| Firm named in the title | Ambient Weather |
| Firms | Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 57,000 |
| Model numbers | WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, WR-334A-U |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
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