Ambient Weather recalls specific weather radios due to fire risk from overheating AC power adapters. Affected units have model numbers WR-334-U or WR- 334A-U. Consumers must stop using and get a free replacement adapter.
The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Ambient Weather is recalling weather radios that can overheat their AC power adapters, creating a fire hazard. This affects specific models sold with a black crank handle and white lettering. If you own one, stop using it immediately and get a free replacement adapter.
The AC power adapter can overheat because of a design flaw, which may cause a fire. This hazard occurs when the adapter is plugged in and in use, especially if it's exposed to high temperatures or physical stress.
Owners of Ambient Weather weather radios with model numbers WR-334-U or WR-334A-U are affected. People who use these radios for weather alerts are most at risk due to the fire hazard.
Check for weather radios that are red and black, about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. Look for white lettering saying 'Ambient Weather', 'AM/FM/Weather Band Radio', and 'NOAA Weather Radio' on the front. The model numbers WR-334-U or WR-334A-U are in the owner's manual.
Immediately stop using the recalled weather radios to prevent fire risk from overheating AC power adapters.
Contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter to fix the fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.
The affected models are Ambient Weather weather radios with model numbers WR-334-U or WR-334A-U.
Check for weather radios that are red and black, about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. Look for white lettering saying 'Ambient Weather', 'AM/FM/Weather Band Radio', and 'NOAA Weather Radio' on the front.
Yes, the AC power adapter can overheat and cause a fire, which poses a fire hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ambient Weather to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6475 — Ambient Weather Ambient Weather radios Hello, I own a Ambient Weather radios that is covered by recall 6475 from Ambient Weather. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter. 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.
