Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard

The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 15213
Affected scope: About 12,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Ambient Weather radios. The weather radios are red and black and mea….

Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 13, 2015. Reason: The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient W…. Verify recall #15213 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: August 13, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15213 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.

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.

Product description

This recall involves Ambient Weather radios. The weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. "Ambient Weather," "AM/FM/Weather Band Radio" and "NOAA Weather Radio" are printed in white lettering on the front of the radio. The radios have a black crank handle on the back, an antenna on the top, a single LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Model number WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner's manual. The AC power adapter is black and has a rounded back. Model number YHD0500500U is printed on a white sticker on the adapter.

Reason for recall

The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15213
Date reported	August 13, 2015
Date initiated	August 13, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 12,500
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 immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The weather radio's AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 13, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15213.

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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