Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-11-19). Hazards: electric shock. About 4,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11043 |
| Published | 2010-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Outdoor Awnings or Shutters |
| Products | Motorized Awnings |
| Firm named in the title | Somfy Systems |
| Firms | Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 4,600 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010. |
Description
This recall involves the Sunea CMO RTS motor used to operate retractable awnings. The awning motor heads are silver and black-colored. "Somfy" is printed on the motor head. Motor heads that are entirely black in color are not included in this recall. The Sunea CMO RTS model numbers included in this recall are 525A2, 535A2 and 550R2. The model number is printed on a label on the motor tube.
Hazard
The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled awning motors and the awning's manual crank and unplug and/or pull the circuit breaker to protect against anyone using the awning. Contact Somfy Systems to receive free installation of a replacement awning motor.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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