Umbrosa umbrellas equipped with the Umbrosa Evolution Arm/Holder
CPSC Recall #21-751 — May 27, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 21-751 |
| Recall Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 250 (200 of the pool and patio umbrellas were previously recalled on October 25, 2018.) |
| Manufacturer | Umbrosa NV, of Belgium |
| Manufactured In | Belgium |
Where It Was Sold
| ShadeScapes showroom in Hotchkiss |
| Colorado |
| and through ShadeScapes dealers and other design professionals and resellers nationwide from July 2018 through February 2020 for between $1 |
| 800 and $7 |
| 600. |
Product
Umbrosa umbrellas equipped with the Umbrosa Evolution Arm/Holder
Description
This recall involves Umbrosa Evolution Umbrellas with the Evolution flexible arm/holder. The recalled umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors. “Umbrosa” is printed on the arm/holder. This recall also includes umbrellas, originally recalled in October 2018, and the replacement arm/holder parts that were provided as part of that recall.
Hazard
The umbrella arm can break at the elbow while in use, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Umbrosa has received five reports of the umbrellas breaking at the elbow. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled umbrellas and contact Umbrosa to receive a free replacement arm/holder. Umbrosa is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.