Bed Bath & Beyond · Recalled
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury 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.
- Units
- About 7,600
- Reports
- 21
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Umbrellas
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
Incident log
The firm has received 21 reports of units collapsing. Minor injuries were reported in three of those incidents including a bruise, abrasion and nausea.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund.
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
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 AUG 03 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.