Bed Bath & Beyond is recalling about 7,600 solar-lighted umbrellas. A plastic connector which 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 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.
The umbrellas, made in China, 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 at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.bedbathandbeyond.ca.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
