August 29, 2007
Oregon Scientific is recalling about 66,000 weather radios because they may 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.
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 radios were 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.
They were made in China.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
