CPSC2007-08-29
Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts
Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 66,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Weather-Radios-Recalled-by-Oregon-Scientific-Due-to-Failure-to-Receive-National-Weather-Service-AlertsDon't want to check this manually?
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