CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall of Outdoor Solar Lights
Source: CPSC Recall #01092
Recall Date
2001-02-22
Manufacturer
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Units Affected
About 79,000
Products Involved
Endura "Contempra" solar light
Hazard
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
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and Brinkmann have received five reports of grass and mulch fires caused by these solar lights. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Home, hardware and discount department stores nationwide, as well as mail order catalogs, sold these solar lights, from February 1998 through December 2000, for between $20 and $85.
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28