Oregon Scientific · Recalled
Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts
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.
- Units
- About 66,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Radios (Weather)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 29 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
