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SunVilla™ Corporation Solar LED Market Umbrellas
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella's solar panels can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the umbrellas, remove the solar panel puck containing a lithium-ion battery from the top of the umbrella, store the puck out of the sun and away from combustible material, and not charge the puck with the AC adapter. Consumers can return the umbrellas and solar puck to any Costco Warehouse for a full refund. If unable to return the product, contact Costco for instructions on how to receive a refund. SunVilla and Costco are contacting all known purchasers.
Who to contact: SunVilla toll-free at 866-600-3133 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at LEDRecall@sunvilla.com, or online at https://sunvilla.com/pages/recall, or online at https://sunvilla.com/ and click on the red banner at the top for "Important Recall Notice" for more information.
The product
This recall involves all 10' Solar LED Market Umbrellas sold in a variety of colors. The umbrellas have LED lights on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the top of the umbrella. The solar puck has a black cover marked with "YEEZE" or "YEEZE 1."
Details
- Units affected
- About 400,000 (In addition, about 33,000 in Canada)
- Recall date
- June 23, 2022
- Brand
- SunVilla Corporation, of Chino, California
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the pendant light fixtures detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Costco warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from December 2020 through May 2022 for between $130 and $160.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “SunVilla™ Corporation Recalls Solar LED Market Umbrellas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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