CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-02-22). Hazards: fire. About 79,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01092 |
| Published | 2001-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-28 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Endura "Contempra" solar light |
| Firm named in the title | The Brinkmann Corporation |
| Firms | The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 79,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Brinkmann have received five reports of grass and mulch fires caused by these solar lights. No injuries have been reported.
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