Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 10311 · Aug 3, 2010 · Bed Bath & Beyond
7,600
units affected
7,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10311
- Date
- Aug 3, 2010
- Company
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Units affected
- 7,600
- Product
- Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas
- Product type
- Umbrellas
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 21 reports of units collapsing. Minor injuries were reported in three of those incidents including a bruise, abrasion and nausea.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath and Beyond stores and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca from February 2010 through June 2010 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled solar lighted cantilever umbrellas?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.