Is there NOTHING they won’t strap a lithium firestarter to?

[Weatherman2020]

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. […]

Batteries used in the umbrella to create that sought after “ambiance” are what the agency believes to be causing trouble. They received six reports of the lithium-ion batteries overheating, with three of those reports resulting in “solar panels catching fire while charging via the AC adapter indoors” while two other incidents ended with the umbrella itself becoming ablaze when the solar panel puck overheated and caught fire while attached to the umbrella.


Brings excitement to your 4th of July party!

 

[Votto]

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. […]

Batteries used in the umbrella to create that sought after “ambiance” are what the agency believes to be causing trouble. They received six reports of the lithium-ion batteries overheating, with three of those reports resulting in “solar panels catching fire while charging via the AC adapter indoors” while two other incidents ended with the umbrella itself becoming ablaze when the solar panel puck overheated and caught fire while attached to the umbrella.


Brings excitement to your 4th of July party!

So when the umbrella bursts into flames, is this carbon producing heat?

If not, what is the problem?

 

[Weatherman2020]

So when the umbrella bursts into flames, is this carbon producing heat?

If not, what is the problem?

Maybe they need emission laws for umbrellas now.

 

[Donald H]

Sounds like more junk coming from China?

 

[Votto]

Sounds like more junk coming from China?

If only the Chinese could make umbrellas like they make a virus.

 

[Donald H]

If only the Chinese could make umbrellas like they make a virus.

I got a bite! Seems they were made in America!
Missing in the link was information on where they were made, and that was the tipoff!

 

[Resnic]

Maybe they need emission laws for umbrellas now.

Nah, people just need to stop buying cheap junk is all it is.

A battery powered umbrella from Costco? Yeah, that doesn't sound like a quality product at all.

 

[Donald H]

Made in America can compete but there are several adjustments that must be made before the country can jump right into competing with popular junk novelties.

First off is giving a lick about the consumer. And next is culuhd aliens who can survive on a buck an hour.

And then, if they sell it they will come!