Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
CPSC Recall #07-292 — August 28, 2007
Product
Oregon Scientific Weather Radios
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 66,000 Oregon Scientific Weather Radios. 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.Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather RadiosUnits: About 66,000Manufacturer: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations:NAMEMODELAll Hazards Portable Weather Alert RadioWR103NXPortable Public Alert RadioWR108Public Alert Weather StationWRB308John Deere Public Alert Weather StationWRB308JNo other models are included in this recall.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www2.oregonscientific.com.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 66,000
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.
Manufacturer
Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Manufactured In
China