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Ambient Weather radios — recall 15213

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2015-08-13

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
15213
Date of alert
2015-08-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios

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