Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-08-13 · 15213
Hazards
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
15213
Date
2015-08-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ambient Weather radios
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.
Importer(s)
Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.