CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
Recalled February 22, 2001 · CPSC recall 01092 · The Brinkmann
Hazard
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units
About 79,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Brinkmann have received five reports of grass and mulch fires caused by these solar lights. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recall involves the outdoor Endura "Contempra" solar light with a beveled lens ring around the middle. The light is black and clear with a solar panel on top, and is mounted on a black stake. They were sold in single, two, four and six packs.
What to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Endura "Contempra" solar light
Manufacturer(s)
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Retailers
Home, hardware and discount department stores nationwide, as well as mail order catalogs, sold these solar lights, from February 1998 through December 2000, for between $20 and $85.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →