Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-08-03). Hazards: injury. Models: 8070C-S, 8070C-L. About 7,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10311 |
| Published | 2010-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Umbrellas |
| Products | Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas |
| Firm named in the title | Bed Bath & Beyond |
| Firms | Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,600 |
| Model numbers | 8070C-S, 8070C-L |
| UPC / GTIN | 00444444550439, 00444444583963 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Bed Bath and Beyond stores and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca from February 2010 through June 2010 for about $300. |
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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