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SunVilla™ Corporation Recalls Solar LED Market Umbrellas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)

Reported: June 23, 2022 Initiated: June 23, 2022 #22752

Product Description

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."

Reason for Recall

The lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella's solar panels can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.". Units affected: About 400,000 (In addition, about 33,000 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella's solar panels can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 23, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22752.