CPSC recall · Reported August 24, 2000
Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific
The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.
Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. recalled These All Hazards Weather Radios use S.A.M.E. technology to receive local weather warning….
Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific was recalled by Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. in August 24, 2000. Reason: The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorre…. Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information…. Verify recall #00169a with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorre….
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- August 24, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00169a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These All Hazards Weather Radios use S.A.M.E. technology to receive local weather warnings broadcast by the National Weather Service. The radios also function as AM/FM clock radios and have model number WR-122 printed on the bottom. Writing on the radio reads "NOAA Weather Radio" and "OREGON SCIENTIFIC." The radios have two rectangular screens which display both a standard clock and a dot matrix display of weather forecasts and warnings of severe weather, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Also, there are five black buttons on the right side of the radios that read "NOAA," "MESSAGE," "AM/FM," "PRESET" and "VOLUME." The unit measures about 6.75 inches long by 5.25 inches wide. The weather radio can be placed upright on a table or mounted on a wall.
Reason for recall
The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Call Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Oregon Scientific will reimburse consumers for postage.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00169a |
| Date reported | August 24, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 24, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 10,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Call Oregon Scientific for instruction…
- Check the recall number (00169a) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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