The AC power adapter can overheat
of ConsumerAffairs
Ambient Weather of Chandler, Ariz., is recalling about 12,500 weather radios.
The radio’s AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The firm has received 3 reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Ambient Weather radios, which 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.
The radios, manufactured in China, were sold online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012, through December 2013, for about $60.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
Consumers may contact Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. (MT), or at www.ambientweather.com/recall.html.