Reported Aug 13, 2015
Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Ambient Weather of Chandler, Ariz.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ambient Weather radios
- Amount recalled
- About 12,500
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported.
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