Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-110 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 1, 2016
- Brand
- Ambient Weather Expands
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Ambient Weather radios
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 1, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ambient Weather radios · About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.; Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT or online at www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall Information for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ambient Weather radios (About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015) units). The recalled Ambient Weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 1, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.