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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Johanna Chisholm

Costco recalls more than 400,000 solar-powered umbrellas over reports of catching fire

SunVilla/United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

More than 400,000 solar-powered patio umbrellas sold at Costco have been recalled by authorities after it was announced that the product can overheat and potentially burst into flames.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for 400,000 units of the 10-ft SunVilla Solar LED Market Umbrella on Thursday, alongside Health Canada who issued their own release for 33,000 of the products. The item is sold in both countries at Costco.

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