Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 22, 2013 CPSC #13197

Quick answer

Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13197, announced on May 22, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Insolroll Window Shading Systems.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Insolroll Solar Powered and Rechargeable Motor Roller Shades

Recalled brands

Insolroll Window Shading Systems

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.

Recall date

May 22, 2013

Categories

Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13197?

CPSC recall #13197 covers Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 22, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13197?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13197 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Insolroll-Recalls-Roller-Shades-with-Solar-and-Rechargeable-Motors. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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