Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-01 · 16110
Hazards
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
16110
Date
2016-03-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ambient Weather radios
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.
Importer(s)
Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Country of manufacture
China
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.