Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #16110
Recall Date
2016-03-01
Manufacturer
Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Units Affected
About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)
Products Involved
Ambient Weather radios
Hazard
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled Ambient 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, and LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Accessories included an AC adapter, DC converter or solar panel charger. Model number WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner's manual.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28