Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
Recall 06251 · Sep 7, 2006 · Atico International USA
27,700
units affected
27,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06251
- Date
- Sep 7, 2006
- Company
- Atico International USA
- Units affected
- 27,700
- Product
- 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas
- Product type
- Patio Furniture
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9 feet wide by 94.5 inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan, Red, Green, and Navy Blue.
What can happen
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
The fix
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 9-foot patio umbrellas?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
What is the hazard?
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.