This is a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be important to get the word out as life safety is involved...
Tom W9SRV NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2007 Release #07-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 203-4921 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.html
