Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2015-08-13. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 12,500Units
2015-08-13Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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