Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2006
Release #06-251

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835
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Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas

Units: About 27,700

Importer: Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, China

Hazard: The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9-feet wide by 94.5-inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan, Red, Green, and Navy Blue.

Sold at: Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Stop using these umbrellas immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Atico International USA Inc. toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com