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Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 29, 2007
Recalled Weather Radio Model WR103NX
Recalled Weather Radio Model WR103NX
Recalled Weather Radio Model WR108
Recalled Weather Radio Model WR108
Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308
Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308
Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308J
Recalled Weather Radio Model WRB308J

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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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

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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