Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
CPSC recall 09232 · announced May 28, 2009 · The Home Depot · 60 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact The Home Depot toll free at (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.