Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Recall 09232 · May 28, 2009 · Home Depot
60
units affected
60
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09232
- Date
- May 28, 2009
- Company
- Home Depot
- Units affected
- 60
- Product
- Offset Patio Umbrellas
- Product type
- Patio Furniture
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled offset patio umbrellas?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.