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Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts

Recalled August 29, 2007 · CPSC recall 07292 · Weather

Recalled Weather Radio Model WR103NXRecalled Weather Radio Model WR108Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308J
Hazard
The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In the event of severe weather, this failure could put a consumer's life and property at risk.
Remedy
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement.
Units
About 66,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio WR103NX Portable Public Alert Radio WR108 Public Alert Weather Station WRB308 John Deere Public Alert Weather Station WRB308J No other models are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Oregon Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www2.oregonscientific.com

Product
Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
Manufacturer(s)
Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Retailers
Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007 for between $30 and $150.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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