“I applaud ASTM International for adopting new standards to evaluate the safety of market umbrellas, which are used at water parks, hotels, and other outside venues, from the grave dangers that wind speeds pose. We have seen the damage, including death and serious injury, that both market and beach umbrellas can cause when not properly designed, installed or maintained. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in response to last week’s announcement by the non-profit consumer product testing organization, ASTM International, that it has released new safety testing standards for market umbrellas and is working on developing similar standards for beach umbrellas. Menendez Praises Consumer Safety Group ASTM International for Adopting New Safety Standards for Market Umbrellas Urges Action on Beach Umbrellas
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