Reported Mar 1, 2016
Ambient Weather Expands Recall of 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 full refund. Consumers who received replacement AC power adapters in the previous recall are also included in this recall.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ambient Weather radios
- Amount recalled
- About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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
Stop using this product now
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, 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 an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
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