Bed Bath & Beyond Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas recall: Injury Hazard
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Bed Bath & Beyond Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Bed Bath & Beyond toll-free at (800) 462-3966, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit the firm's website at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 444444550439, 444444583963
- Product
- Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas
- Company
- Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 7,600
- 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.
- Recall date
- August 3, 2010
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.