SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-12-15). Hazards: electric shock. About 13,800 units in the US and 12 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23073 |
| Published | 2022-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2022-12-15 |
| Products | SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters |
| Firm named in the title | SIMU |
| Firms | SIMU/Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, New Jersey (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Poland |
| Units (US) | 13,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 12 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | SIMU authorized dealers, installers and contractors from March 2018 through June 2022 with awnings or shutters for between $1,260 and $1,740. |
Description
The recall involves SIMU DMI6 Hz Motors sold with and used to open and retract awnings and shutters. The motor is silver with some black color. "Simu" and the model name are printed on a label on the side of the motor. The motor can be identified when installed in a motorized awning or shutter by completing the online questionnaire at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or by contacting SIMU.
Hazard
The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual override feature), posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the manual override feature if their motorized awnings or shutters are not connected to a GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. Consumers should contact SIMU for assistance in identifying the motor and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement motor.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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