Six incidents of the lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire have been reported.
The recalled 10-foot Solar LED Market Umbrella with LED lights on the arms of the umbrella. Image: CPSC
The 10’ Solar LED Market Umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors from December 2020 through May 2022 for between $130 and $160 at Costco warehouses nationwide and online. This includes three reports of the solar panel catching fire while charging via the AC adapter indoors, two reports of the umbrellas catching fire when the solar panel puck overheated and caught fire while attached to the umbrella and one smoke inhalation injury.
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