Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-22). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13197 |
| Published | 2013-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products | Insolroll Solar Powered and Rechargeable Motor Roller Shades |
| Firm named in the title | Insolroll |
| Firms | Insolroll Window Shading Systems, of Louisville, Colo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade. |
Description
The recall includes Insolroll roller shades available with a solar powered motor (model #IN-SOL-R) or rechargeable motor (model #IN-RCG-R). The model numbers are printed on the body of the motor located inside the roller tube. These rechargeable motors on Insolroll interior solar screen and blackout shades have built-in lithium ion batteries that are used with a solar panel charger or plug-in charger. The 18-inch wide by 1-5/16-inch high solar panel charger is white on the interior side and black toward the exterior. The plug-in charger is black and measures about 3 inches high by 1-5/8 inch wide by 1-1/16 inch deep with a 13-foot cord. The motors raise and lower the shades controlled by a hand-held remote control or surface-mounted wall switch. The manufacturer's name is printed on a sticker on the roller tube that can be seen by taking down the shade and removing the fabric completely.
Hazard
The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the solar panel charger or unplug the plug-in charger and contact your Insolroll dealer to receive a free replacement motor and installation instructions. If dealer unknown, contact Insolroll for a list of dealers.
Incidents and injuries
Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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