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CPSC & Midland Consumer Radio Recall Weather Radios

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 20, 1999
Recalled Midland weather radio
Recalled Midland weather radio

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The radio contains a programming error, which can cause the device to fail to recognize certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service. Consumers could fail to receive some National Weather Service notices advising of a severe weather threat putting lives and property at risk.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately return the recalled radio to the store where purchased, to receive a new model 74-200 radio that has been programmed correctly. Consumers also can return the radio directly to Midland Consumer Radio, 1670 North Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 for replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

Only model 74-200 radios that have a serial number beginning with 904 or 905 are being recalled. The model and serial numbers are found on the bottom of the unit. The digital radio measures about 7.75 inches long, 5 inches wide and 2 inches high, and is made of black plastic. "MIDLAND SAME DIGITAL WEATHER/HAZARD ALERT MONITOR" is written on the top of the radio. This radio has a specific area message encoder (SAME) to sound alerts for an entire weather service broadcast area or for up to 15 selected areas. The radio has a battery backup, antenna, built-in alarm clock, digital message display for 56 types of watches or warnings, and alert status lights for statement, watch, or warning. Other Midland weather radios are not involved in this recall.

Sold on

Electronic, hardware, mass merchandise stores and truck stops nationwide sold the radios, from May 1999 through August 1999, for about $70.

Contact the company

For more information, call the company at (816) 241-8500 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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