CPSC2001-02-22
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Home, hardware and discount department stores nationwide, as well as mail order catalogs, sold these solar lights, from February 1998 through December 2000, for between $20 and $85.
Affected count
About 79,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Brinkmann have received five reports of grass and mulch fires caused by these solar lights. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Endura "Contempra" solar light
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-The-Brinkmann-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Solar-LightsDon't want to check this manually?
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