Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire H...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Insolroll-Recalls-Roller-Shades-with-Solar-and-Rechargeable-Motors |
| Title | Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13197.Insolroll%2520rechargeable%2520solar%2520motorized%2520shadeLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Insolroll motorized shade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13197.Insolroll%2520Transmitters%25205-15LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Insolroll wall switch and remote transmitter |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13197.Insolroll%2520Solar%2520panel%2520chargerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Insolroll solar panel battery charger |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13197.Insolroll%2520NiMh%2520Battery%2520charger%2520labelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Insolroll plug-in battery charger |
| Hazards › Name | The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk. |
| Injuries › Name | Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Insolroll Solar Powered and Rechargeable Motor Roller Shades |
| Products › Type | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products › Category I D | 67795 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 1382 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade. |
| Recall Date | 2013-05-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 13197 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Insolroll Window Shading Systems, of Louisville, Colo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Insolroll at (800) 447-5534 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.Insolroll.com and click the Product Recall button for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |