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Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard

Date: 7/10/2008
Reason: The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Distribution: Nationwide

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WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Outdoor Canopies

Units: About 8,600

Importer: Wanda Technology Inc, of Santa Ana, Calif.

Hazard: The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the outdoor canopies with "Code Number: 1020-8-WT2007". The canopies are white, measure 10' X 20', and have a metal frame with four corner posts that support a fabric top which shields the user from the sun. The code number can be found on a label sewn into the canopy fabric.

Sold by: BJ's Wholesale Club stores nationwide from January 2008 through May 2008 for about $200.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the canopy and contact Wanda Technology for instructions on how to return it for a full refund. Consumers with the recalled outdoor canopies are being contacted by the firm.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wanda Technology toll-free at (866) 312-8799 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bjs.com



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