Ambient Weather radios recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 13, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

15213

Sold / distributed

Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.

Why it was recalled

The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.