Costco recalls solar powered umbrellas over fire risk
June 27, 2022
Costco has recalled about 400,000 patio umbrellas with built-in solar panels and LED lights over concerns that the product’s lithium-ion batteries may overheat and catch fire. There have been three reported cases of the umbrellas catching fire while recharging.
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