Home Depot Offset Patio Umbrellas

Description: Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2009 Release # 09-232 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 403-5504 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury 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: Offset Patio Umbrellas Units: About 60 Importer: The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga. 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. Incidents/Injuries: Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold at: The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund. 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 [Learn More]