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Weather Station Hardware => Weather Radios => Topic started by: txweather.org on August 17, 2015, 11:40:38 AM
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I am not sure if this has been posted allready and if it has, Sorry!
This came from the cwop mailing list...
1. Recall Date: August 13, 2015
Recall Number: 15-213
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ambient Weather radios
Hazard: The weather radio’s AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios
and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
Consumer Contact: Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday
through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. MT, online at
www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall
Information for more information, or at
www.ambientweather.com/recall.html .
Photos available at
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/
Recall Details
Units: About 12,500
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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fire and
smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries
have been reported.
Sold at: Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November
2012 through December 2013 for about $60.
Importer: Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Manufactured in: China