According to a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these Malaysian-made gazebos can't withstand high winds. (Panels may dislodge, causing injuries.)
Some 32,500 units recalled.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Recalls Berkley Jensen Gazebos Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Name of Product:
Berkley Jensen Gazebos
Hazard:
The gazebo’s roof panels can dislodge in high winds, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 15, 2024
Units:
About 32,500
Consumer Contact
BJ’s Wholesale Club at 800-257-2582 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Sundays; email at gazebos@bjs.com; or online at www.bjs.com/help/recall and click on the email icon or www.bjs.com/productsafety for more information. BJ’s Wholesale Club is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos with model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902. The gazebos measure about 10 feet by 12 feet, or 12 feet by 14 feet. They were sold in copper color, which may appear brown, or black; and with or without netting panels and tie-back bands. Only these models sold during the dates identified below are included in this recall.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gazebos, stay away from them, and request a free repair kit, including shipping, to secure the gazebo’s roof panels.
Incidents/Injuries:
BJ’s Wholesale Club is aware of at least 137 incidents of panels dislodging from the gazebo’s roof, one resulting in minor injuries.
Sold At:
BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide and online at www.bjs.com from October 20, 2020 through May 30, 2022, for between $1,300 and $1,800.
Manufacturer(s):
Lypometal Sdn. Bhd., of Malaysia (Sunjoy Group)
Importer(s):
BJ’s Wholesale Club, of Marlborough, Massachusetts
Manufactured In:
Malaysia
Recall number:
24-745
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Talk about a roof caving in ....
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