Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
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The hazard
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents reported: The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC