CPSC & Midland Consumer Radio Recall Weather Radios

危险说明 Hazard

• The radio contains a programming error, which can cause the device to fail to recognize certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service. Consumers could fail to receive some National Weather Service notices advising of a severe weather threat putting lives and property at risk.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

Only model 74-200 radios that have a serial number beginning with 904 or 905 are being recalled. The model and serial numbers are found on the bottom of the unit. The digital radio measures about 7.75 inches long, 5 inches wide and 2 inches high, and is made of black plastic. "MIDLAND SAME DIGITAL WEATHER/HAZARD ALERT MONITOR" is written on the top of the radio. This radio has a specific area message encoder (SAME) to sound alerts for an entire weather service broadcast area or for up to 15 selected areas. The radio has a battery backup, antenna, built-in alarm clock, digital message display for 56 types of watches or warnings, and alert status lights for statement, watch, or warning. Other Midland weather radios are not involved in this recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• None reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should immediately return the recalled radio to the store where purchased, to receive a new model 74-200 radio that has been programmed correctly. Consumers also can return the radio directly to Midland Consumer Radio, 1670 North Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 for replacement.

消费者联系信息

For more information, call the company at (816) 241-8500 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：Midland Consumer Radio Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.

零售商：Electronic, hardware, mass merchandise stores and truck stops nationwide sold the radios, from May 1999 through August 1999, for about $70.