Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
USAmbient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ambient Weather radios
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios |
| Title | Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15213.AmbientWeatherRadio.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Ambient Weather radio |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15213.RadioAdapterLabel.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Ambient Weather radio AC power adapter label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15213.AdapterSideView.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Ambient Weather radio AC power adapter side view |
| Hazards › Name | The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ambient Weather radios |
| Products › Type | Radios |
| Products › Category I D | 67659 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,500 |
| Recall I D | 6475 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter. |
| Importers › Name | Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2015-08-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15213 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-08-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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