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CPSC recall · Reported August 29, 2007

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

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 a…

Recall #
07292
Affected scope
About 66,000
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Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. recalled This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: NAME MODEL All Ha… - a moderate-severity action.

Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather S… was recalled by Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. in August 29, 2007. Reason: The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In t…. Remedy: Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information…. Verify recall #07292 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. In t….

Moderate
severity level
August 29, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07292 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07292) was formally reported on August 29, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 66,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 replace… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 66,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07292
Date reported August 29, 2007
Date initiated August 29, 2007
Recalling firm Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
Affected scope About 66,000
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. Consumers should contact Oregon Scient…

  • Check the recall number (07292) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.. Units affected: About 66,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07292.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07292) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 29, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.