One person suffered an injury due to smoke inhalation because of the product's hazards.
There have been several reports of the umbrella's lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fireAbout 400,000 solar-powered patio umbrellas have been recalled for unsafe fire and burn hazards after reports of the lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panel overheating.
The product, sold by Sunvilla Corporation exclusively at Costco warehouses and website under the name “10’ Solar LED Market Umbrellas,” had LED lights located on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the umbrella’s top. The solar panel pucks have a mark that reads “YEEZE 1” or “YEEZE.” The umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors between the dates December 2020 and May 2022.
If someone is in possession of one of these umbrellas, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a that they should immediately stop using the umbrella, remove the solar panel puck from the top and then place the puck in a spot away from the sun and combustible material. Also, the statement said the puck should not be charged with an AC adapter. Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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