CPSC Recall in 2016: Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-110

Date: March 01, 2016

Product Name: Ambient Weather radios

Recall Description:

The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard Description:

The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)

Incidents:

The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.

Manufactured In:

China