Home Depot Recalls Patio Umbrellas Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Consumer Watch / Recalls Info
The patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers if the umbrella?s collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent recalls and product safety news
I knew there was a reason I have not bought anything from the home depot lately. Granted you can not hold them responsible for this defect. I just think that if I am going to go out and buy something like a patio umbrella I am going to shop around.