Ambient Weather radios recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 1, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

16110

Sold / distributed

Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.

Why it was recalled

The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.