CPSC recall 16110
Ambient Weather radios
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-03-01
On 2016-03-01 the CPSC announced a recall of Ambient Weather radios by Ambient Weather, citing the weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16110 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-03-01 |
| Published | 2016-03-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ambient Weather |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ambient Weather radios | 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.
Reason
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Radios
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