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Recalled Umbrosa umbrella equipped with the Umbrosa Evolution Arm/Holder
Evolution Complete Arm/Holder Assembly
Evolution Elbow
Name of product:
Umbrosa umbrellas equipped with the Umbrosa Evolution Arm/Holder
Hazard:
The umbrella arm can break at the elbow while in use, posing an injury hazard.
Recall date:
May 27, 2021
Units:
About 250 (200 of the pool and patio umbrellas were previously recalled on October 25, 2018.)
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Umbrosa Evolution Umbrellas with the Evolution flexible arm/holder. The recalled umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors. “Umbrosa” is printed on the arm/holder. This recall also includes umbrellas, originally recalled in October 2018, and the replacement arm/holder parts that were provided as part of that recall.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled umbrellas and contact Umbrosa to receive a free replacement arm/holder. Umbrosa is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
Umbrosa has received five reports of the umbrellas breaking at the elbow. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
ShadeScapes showroom in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and through ShadeScapes dealers and other design professionals and resellers nationwide from July 2018 through February 2020 for between $1,800 and $7,600.
Manufacturer(s):
Umbrosa NV, of Belgium
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