The Brinkmann Corporation · Recalled
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
- Units
- About 79,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$85
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the outdoor Endura "Contempra" solar light with a beveled lens ring around the middle. The light is black and clear with a solar panel on top, and is mounted on a black stake. They were sold in single, two, four and six packs.
The file
- Sold at
- Home, hardware and discount department stores nationwide, as well as mail order catalogs, sold these solar lights, from February 1998 through December 2000, for between $20 and $85.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Incident log
CPSC and Brinkmann have received five reports of grass and mulch fires caused by these solar lights. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 22 2001; last revised JAN 28 2026.