Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
Recalled September 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06251 · Atico
Hazard
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Units
About 27,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9 feet wide by 94.5 inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan, Red, Green, and Navy Blue.
What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
9-Foot Patio Umbrellas
Manufacturer(s)
Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of China
Imported by
Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Retailers
Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for about $40.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →