Recalled Ambient Weather radios (models WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, WR-334A-U) overheat when plugged into AC outlets, risking fire. Consumers must stop using and get a refund.
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Ambient Weather radios with model numbers WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, or WR-334A-U are recalled due to a fire hazard when plugged into AC power outlets. This could cause serious injury or death if the radio overheats.
The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, which may lead to a fire. This hazard occurs because the radio's design does not properly manage heat when connected to a standard electrical outlet.
Owners of Ambient Weather radios with model numbers WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, or WR-334A-U are affected. Those who received replacement AC power adapters in a previous recall are also included.
Look for radios that are red and black, measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. The front has white lettering saying 'Ambient Weather', 'AM/FM/Weather Band Radio', and 'NOAA Weather Radio'.
Immediately stop using the recalled radios as they pose a fire hazard when plugged into AC power outlets.
Contact Ambient Weather for a full refund to receive compensation for the recalled product.
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.
Yes, consumers who received replacement AC power adapters in the previous recall are also included in this recall.
The recalled models are WR-333, WR-333A, WR-334-U, and WR-334A-U.
Check for red and black radios measuring about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep with white lettering saying 'Ambient Weather', 'AM/FM/Weather Band Radio', and 'NOAA Weather Radio' on the front.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ambient Weather to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6667 — Ambient Weather Ambient Weather radios Hello, I own a Ambient Weather radios that is covered by recall 6667 from Ambient Weather. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
