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Review on πŸ“» Retekess V111 Portable Digital Shortwave Radio with Stereo Voice, Battery Operation, Favorite Key, Earphone, and Digital Alarm Clock for Hiking and Walking by Heather Johnson

Revainrating 1 out of 5

What a terrible case

I bought my grandfather a radio as a Black Friday gift. Since it's labeled "Amazon's Choice", I haven't spent much time comparing diff models or reviewing previous customer feedback. Delivery is fast and even earlier than expected. The operating instructions are incomprehensible for older people and are even advertised as "easy to use". I was also stuck with the assembly instructions, but eventually I wrote everything down and chose my grandfather's favorite station. It's not a big problem at all. The timbre is good, although a clear voice can sometimes be discerned. This still applies to its exceptional price. I haven't had any issues with other things at all and thought I should give this product 4 stars. However, after 2 days of use, the ratio caught fire and started to burn. At first we didn't realize what was happening and eventually we smell smoke and run back to the kitchen to put it out. Luckily, neither my grandfather nor other family members maintained the relationship during the accident. And luckily we are all at home. Otherwise the accident could burn the whole room and I can't imagine what will happen next. I have no complaints about quality issues, but safety should always be a priority. When I ordered the product as it is marked as an Amazon choice I didn't spend much time reading a previous customer review. And finally, when I started checking after the crash, I realized that one of the other clients might have had a similar problem. What a wonderful Black Friday experience!

Pros
  • Pretty
Cons
  • Not reliable