400,000 terrace umbrellas sold at Costco recalled due to fire hazard
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Over 400,000 patio umbrellas sold at the department store retailer Costco have been recalled due to a malfunction that could cause them to burst into flames.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall notice this week after six reported product failure incidents.
An incident sent a person to hospital with a smoke inhalation problem.
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“The company has received six reports of lithium-ion battery overheating,” the commission wrote. “This includes three reports of solar panels catching fire while charging via the indoor AC adapter and two reports of umbrellas catching fire when the solar cell puck overheated and caught fire while attached to the umbrella, and a smoke inhalation damage.”
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The recalled 10 foot Solar LED Market Umbrella with LED lights on the arms of the umbrella (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The CPSC urged the owners of the umbrellas to stop using them immediately.
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“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 away from the sun and away from combustible material and do not charge the puck with the AC adapter. “
Consumers can return the umbrellas to any Costco department store to receive a full refund. People who cannot return the product can contact Costco for guidance on receiving a refund.
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Shoppers make their way through Costco in Idaho Falls, Idaho, during the opening day on August 14, 2020. (John Roark / The Idaho Post-Register via AP / AP Newsroom)
Individually, Costco releases an advantage that New Jersey residents have enjoyed for years.
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From July, Costco will require membership cards from customers who want to fill their gas tanks.
“With effect from July 5, 2022, your active Costco membership card will be required to purchase gasoline,” the store announced this week.
Until now, Costco locations in New Jersey have been unique in their open lines and lack of membership requirements to fill up a vehicle.
