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Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled August 3, 2010 · CPSC recall 10311 · Bed Bath & Beyond

Recalled solar umbrella
Hazard
A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund.
Units
About 7,600
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 21 reports of units collapsing. Minor injuries were reported in three of those incidents including a bruise, abrasion and nausea.

Description

The recalled product is a 13-foot Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrella. The umbrella has tan or chocolate colored material, lights and a black supporting pole. The UPC numbers are 444444550439 (tan) and 444444583963 (chocolate) and can be found on the product packaging. The model numbers are 8070C-S and 8070C-L and can be found on the assembly and operating instruction that were enclosed with the product packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Bed Bath & Beyond toll-free at (800) 462-3966, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit the firm's website at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca

Product
Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas
Imported by
Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
Retailers
Bed Bath and Beyond stores and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca from February 2010 through June 2010 for about $300.
Made in
China
UPC
444444550439 · 444444583963

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →