The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19708·Announced 2018-10-25

Shadescapes Recalls Umbrosa Evolution Pool and Patio Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard

Shadescapes is recalling Umbrosa Evolution pool and patio umbrellas because the flexible arm can break while in use, posing an injury hazard.

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 the umbrella arm can break, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Shadescapes Americas is recalling Umbrosa Evolution pool and patio umbrellas with the Evolution flexible arm/holder. The recall involves umbrellas sold in a variety of colors where "Umbrosa" is printed on the arm/holder. The flexible arm can break while in use, which poses an injury hazard.

ShadeScapes has received 21 reports of the umbrellas breaking, but no injuries have been reported. About 200 umbrellas were sold in the United States. The umbrellas were sold at the ShadeScapes showroom in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and through ShadeScapes dealers and other design professionals from March 2016 through June 2018 for between $1,800 and $7,600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled umbrellas and contact ShadeScapes to receive a free replacement umbrella arm/holder. ShadeScapes is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call ShadeScapes toll-free at 888-770-7157 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the ShadeScapes website.

The recalled product

Product
Umbrosa Evolution pool and patio umbrellas
Manufacturer
Umbrosa, of Belgium
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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