Bed, Bath & Beyond 13-foot Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas

Description: August 3, 2010Release #10-311 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 462-3966CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 Bed Bath and Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Units: About 7,600 Importer: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J. 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. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 21 reports of units collapsing. Minor injuries were reported in three of those incidents including a bruise, abrasion and nausea. Description: 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. Sold exclusively 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Bed Bath and Beyond location for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bed Bath and 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 Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=113 [Learn More]