Oregon Scientific desktop weather radios

Official notice

13 Aug 2026

Last checked

13 Aug 2026

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An official CPSC notice concerns Oregon Scientific desktop weather radios. The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk. Published 2026-08-13.

What to do now

Consumers should not rely on the recalled weather radios to receive emergency information. Call Oregon Scientific for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement. Oregon Scientific will reimburse consumers for postage.

Units affected

10,000

Recall number

00169a

Official notice

2026-08-13

The hazard

The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

RADIOS (WEATHER)

Recall Numbers

00169a

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Affected products

Product 1

Oregon Scientific desktop weather radios — About 10,000

Units affected

10,000

Risk / hazard

The radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Oregon Scientific

Manufacturer

Oregon Scientific Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.

Phone

(800) 869-7779

Brand: Oregon Scientific. Contact: Consumers can call Oregon Scientific at (800) 869-7779 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at http://www.websitetoday.net/osi/. Phone (800) 869-7779.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

HOME

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

00169a

Units affected

10,000

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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