Ambient Weather radios

6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 5, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

Watch it to hear when CPSC publishes new reports about it. CPSC’s own search

Watch and the shortlist are kept with a free account, on every device. Your watch list. CPSC’s own search is on saferproducts.gov.

At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

6reports to CPSC
Nov 5, 2018the latest report was made
Aug 14, 2015the earliest
5with the company’s comments

Brand: Ambient Weather
Maker: Ambient, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: RadiosSelf-contained unitsCPSC’s product type: Radios (Self-contained Units) (code 555), in Electronics: Audio & Radio

Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“Ambient Weather WR-333-AC Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather”, “Ambient Weather WR-333-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather” and “Ambient Weather radio”

By month

1 report from December 2017 to November 2018; the most in November 2018, 1. 5 earlier reports, since August 2015, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
November 2018	1
November 2017	1
August 2017	1
April 2016	1
March 2016	1
August 2015	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Nov 5, 2018, sent to the company Nov 14, 2018, published by CPSC Nov 29, 2018

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather NOAA Radio, model WR-111

I had left my NOAA radio, model WR-111 (Ambient Weather) plugged in to charge it’s battery. A few hours later I heard a bang and found that the battery had exploded out of the radio and on to my floor and was on fire. I blew out the flame on the battery. I am very lucky that I was home and that the battery did not land on something flammable.

Model
WR-111
Where
Uniontown, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/14/2018) Ambient, LLC: Ambient Weather takes all safety allegations very seriously.
We have spoken with the consumer, and are conducting a thorough investigation.
No determination regarding a full product recall can be made until the investigation has been completed.
Unfortunately, the customer discarded the radio and battery before contacting us, and there is no evidence of the actual event.
The WR-111 was discontinued in 2014 and is no longer offered for sale.

CPSC report 20181105-89E0A-2147384629. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Nov 11, 2017, sent to the company Nov 21, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2017

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather WR-111B

Ambient Weather Radio WR-111B purchased March 2014 from Amazon. On 11/2/17 the rechargeable battery exploded and caught fire. Radio destroyed.

Model
WR-111B
UPC
Don’t know
Serial number
Don’t know
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Mar 27, 2014
Where
Lebanon, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 65, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/21/2017) Ambient, LLC: Ambient Weather takes all safety allegations very seriously.
We have spoken with the consumer, and are conducting a thorough investigation.
No determination regarding a full product recall can be made until the investigation has been completed.
In an abundance of caution and for the safety of our customers, we requested that all unsold retail inventory be returned to us pending the completion of the investigation and the appropriate actions, if any, are determined.

CPSC report 20171111-A48C3-2147395536. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 15, 2017, sent to the company Dec 26, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 10, 2018

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Siren, Smart Phone Charger

I plugged in my Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Siren, Smart Phone Charger into my electrical outlet in my house with the provided AC adapter before going to bed to let it charge. When I awoke in the morning I found the rechargeable battery had exploded. When I checked online for a replacement battery I learned about the recall.

Model
WR-334-U
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Apr 29, 2013
Where
Loveland, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20170815-97C42-2147398110. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 22, 2016, sent to the company May 2, 2016, published by CPSC May 16, 2016

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather WR-333-AC Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger with AC Adaptor

Ambient Weather WR-333-AC Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger with AC Adaptor overheated and caught fire, causing major fire damage in house

Model
WR-333-AC
Bought from
amazon
Bought
Jul 1, 2014
Where
Takoma Park, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 48, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather WR-333-AC Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/2/2016) Ambient, LLC: Ambient Weather, in an abundance of caution, already recalled this radio on March 1, 2016, as a result of this claim. This incident has already been reported to the CPSC prior to the recall.

CPSC report 20160422-A5E61-2147420010. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 23, 2016, sent to the company Mar 30, 2016, published by CPSC Apr 13, 2016

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather WR-333-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger, AC and DC Adaptors

Weekday morning, radio plugged in and playing suddenly it popped loudly and exploded into flames and the batteries flew to the floor batteries and radio still burning!! Very scarry!

Model
Ambient Weather WR-333-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Dec 8, 2013
Where
New Orleans, Louisiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 63, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather WR-333-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/30/2016) Ambient, LLC: We are conducting a voluntary recall of the WR-333-U to keep our customer’s safe and prevent injuries by recalling the radio and providing a refund. The reported radio is part of the recall, and we request that consumer contact us for a full refund and participate in the product recall. For more information, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/recall.html (4/4/2016) Ambient, LLC: We are conducting a voluntary recall of the WR-333-U to keep our customer’s safe and prevent injuries by recalling the radio and providing a refund. This product has been recalled. To participate in the recall, please visit www.AmbientWeather.com/recall.html

CPSC report 20160323-1A46B-2147420739. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 14, 2015, sent to the company Aug 24, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 8, 2015

The product, in the report: Ambient Weather radio

The power adapter has overheated causing the plastic case to separate. It had to be taped together to function.

Model
WR-334A-U
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Jan 10, 2013
Where
Brooklyn, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 62, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ambient Weather radio, made or sold by Ambient, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/24/2015) Ambient, LLC: Ambient Weather, in coordination with the CPSC, has agreed to replace the consumer’s incident AC adapter as Part of Recall number: 15-213. The consumer was notified directly by Ambient Weather, was referred to the press release for further information, and the replacement AC adapter has been sent to the consumer.

CPSC report 20150814-7B42C-2147429336. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

Ambient Weather radios

At a glance

By month

How badly anyone was hurt

The reports, as CPSC published them

CPSC’s disclaimer

Sources

How to read a record

Every fact names its source.

A number never stands alone.

What needs attention is marked.

The public record comes first.