Atico 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas

Description: Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2006 Release #06-251 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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: 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Units: About 27,700 Importer: Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Manufacturer: Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, China Hazard: The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9-feet wide by 94.5-inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan, Red, Green, and Navy Blue. Sold at: Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Stop using these umbrellas immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Atico International USA Inc. toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com [Learn More]