The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10311·Announced 2010-08-03

Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard

Bed Bath & Beyond is recalling solar lighted cantilever umbrellas because a plastic connector can break, causing the umbrella to collapse and posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where minor injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is recalling approximately 7,600 Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas due to a risk of injury. The recalled product is a 13-foot umbrella with tan or chocolate colored material, lights, and a black supporting pole. The model numbers are 8070C-S and 8070C-L, and the UPC numbers are 444444550439 (tan) and 444444583963 (chocolate).

The hazard exists because a plastic connector that attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. The firm has received 21 reports of units collapsing. Minor injuries were reported in three of those incidents, including a bruise, abrasion, and nausea.

The umbrellas were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca from February 2010 through June 2010 for about $300. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas
Manufacturer
Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
7,600

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 444444550439
  • 444444583963

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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