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AAFES RECALL  NO. 07-054
RELEASE DATE:
30 August 2007
SUBJECT: NON-HAZARDOUS RECALL - Oregon Scientific- Weather Radios

DISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE (sold only through catalog and internet)

In cooperation with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore. is voluntarily recalling Oregon Scientific Weather Radios.

Name of Product: Oregon Scientific Weather Radios Units: About 66,000

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

AAFES sold Models WR103NX and WRB308 through Internet & Catalog only.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including some electronics and sporting goods stores, online retailers and in catalogs from December 2005 through June 2007.

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 www.oregonscientific.com


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