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CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2001

CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights

The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fi…

Recall #
01092
Affected scope
About 79,000
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The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas recalled The recall involves the outdoor Endura "Contempra" solar light with a beveled lens ring a….

CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights was recalled by The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas in February 22, 2001. Reason: The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nea…. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #01092 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nea….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01092 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recall involves the outdoor Endura "Contempra" solar light with a beveled lens ring around the middle. The light is black and clear with a solar panel on top, and is mounted on a black stake. They were sold in single, two, four and six packs.

Reason for recall

The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.

Remedy, what to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 01092
Date reported February 22, 2001
Date initiated February 22, 2001
Recalling firm The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Affected scope About 79,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves the outdoor Endura "Contempra" solar light with a beveled lens ring around the middle. The light is black and clear with a solar panel on top, and is mounted on a black stake. They were sold in single, two, four and six packs.. Recalled by The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas. Units affected: About 79,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.
What should consumers do?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01092.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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