We've had this umbrella less than a month.  In a light breeze today as my husband was on his way to the deck to close the umbrella, it tipped and the tilt assemblage cracked leaving the umbrella useless.  If you want to see what it looks like, reference Desiree from IL. Our umbrella did the same thing.  I am hopeful you all will replace this as it certainly seems to be a manufacturers defect and I've had it less than a month.