CPSCRecalled Aug 13, 2015 · #15213
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Ambient Weather radios
- Type
- Radios
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 334A-U, YHD0500500U
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.