Earlier, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced an emergency recall of SunVilla brand solar LED light sunshades. Up to 400,000 units are being recalled because the lithium-ion batteries in the parasol solar panels could overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Outdoor sunshades have always been a hot-selling item in summer. Lighting products with solar LED lights are also popular among consumers. Entering a keyword search found that there are 680+ related listings for sale, and many of them have rushed to Best Seller. list, and the ranking is relatively high.

In other words, outdoor umbrellas are in the peak sales season. If they are urgently recalled due to safety issues, it must be a heavy loss. Sellers who sell related products should pay attention to self-examination and make sure that the products meet the safety requirements.

In addition, in addition to security issues, infringement issues should not be underestimated. The inquiry found that many outdoor sunshade products have applied for appearance patents. If the patent search is not carried out in advance, it is easy to step on the infringement pit!

▼Part of the appearance patent of the outdoor sunshade

▼Appearance patent of part of parasol with solar panel

Outdoor products have always been a category where opportunities and crises coexist. Not only umbrellas, but many hot-selling products have the risk of patent infringement~

①Umbrella lamp

Umbrella lights can be installed under parasols, which can meet the night garden lighting needs of European and American families. Simple installation and easy disassembly are its biggest selling points.

Some appearance patents retrieved:

②Light string

String lights that can both illuminate and create a sense of atmosphere have always been loved by Americans, and all kinds of light strings are selling hot on Amazon.

Some appearance patents retrieved:

③ Mosquito Killer Lamp

Mosquito repellent is an important part of outdoor activities in summer, which also makes anti-mosquito products have a strong momentum. Many anti-mosquito lamps are listed on Amazon's best-selling garden supplies list, and the comments are considerable.

Some appearance patents retrieved:

The above is the patent search and sharing of some outdoor products. Each product has many appearance patents. Sellers must do a good job of patent search when selecting products and putting them on the shelves. Don’t be careless.

If you want to know whether other products have patents, or if you encounter infringement problems and do not know how to solve them, please contact JTE for consultation.

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