[SMCARA] Oregon Scientific WX receivers recalled

[J D Delancy]

see below


Posted by Jerry, KK5CA
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 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive
National Weather Service Alerts

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios

Units: About 66,000

Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

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.

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 at: 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.

Manufactured in: China

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.

Consumer Contact: 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