Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Recalled May 28, 2009 · CPSC recall 09232 · Home Depot
Hazard
The patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella's collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Units
About 60
Incidents / injuries
Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The patio umbrellas are beige with a brown offset pole. They stand 11 feet tall. The base is a brown cross about 18 inches long.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact The Home Depot toll free at (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Product
Offset Patio Umbrellas
Imported by
The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Retailers
The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →