Recall: Shadescapes Recalls Pool and Patio Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Description: This recall involves Umbrosa Evolution pool and patio umbrellas with the Evolution flexible arm/holder. The recalled umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors. "Umbrosa" is printed on the arm/holder.
Name of product: Umbrosa Evolution pool and patio umbrellas
Units: About 200
Manufacturer: Umbrosa, of Belgium
Hazard: The umbrella arm can break while in use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled umbrellas and contact ShadeScapes to receive a free replacement umbrella arm/holder. ShadeScapes is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall date: October 25, 2018
Incidents/Injuries: ShadeScapes has received 21 reports of the umbrellas breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: ShadeScapes showroom in Hotchkiss, Colorado and through ShadeScapes dealers and other design professionals from March 2016 through June 2018 for between $1,800 and $7,600.
Importers: ShadeScapes Americas, of Hotchkiss, Colo.
Manufactured in: Belgium
Consumer contact: ShadeScapes toll-free at 888-770-7157 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://shadescapesamericas.com/products/umbrosa-evolution/ and click on “Important Safety Information” for more information.
Recall number: 19-708