Midland weather radios
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Midland Consumer Radio is recalling certain model 74-200 weather radios due to a programming error that prevents the device from recognizing specific signals broadcast by the National Weather Service. This defect means consumers may fail to receive some National Weather Service alerts about severe weather threats, which could put lives and property at risk. The recall affects only model 74-200 radios with serial numbers beginning with 904 or 905, which can be found on the bottom of the unit.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately return the recalled radio to the store where it was purchased to receive a replacement model 74-200 radio that has been programmed correctly. Alternatively, consumers can return the radio directly to Midland Consumer Radio at 1670 North Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 for replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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