May 28, 2009 
Home Depot is recalling patio umbrellas that could tip over and strike consumers.
Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported.
The patio umbrellas are beige with a brown offset pole. They stand 11 feet tall. The base is a brown cross about 18 inches long.
The umbrellas, made in China, were sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact The Home Depot toll free at (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
