CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00007a
Midland weather radios
Published May 4, 2026 · Recall initiated: October 20, 1999
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Midland Consumer Radio Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Manufacturer
- Midland Consumer Radio Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
- Distributor
- Electronic, hardware, mass merchandise stores and truck stops nationwide sold the radios, from May 1999 through August 1999, for about $70.
- Country
- US
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