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Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury

U.S. CPSCTip-overSold on The Home DepotMay 28, 2009
Recalled Offset Patio Umbrella
Recalled Offset Patio Umbrella

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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 on

The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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