Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
USMotorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Motorized Awnings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Motorized-Awnings-Recalled-by-Somfy-Systems-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11043.11043a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11043.11043b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11043.11043c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11043.11043d.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Motorized Awnings |
| Products › Type | Outdoor Awnings or Shutters |
| Products › Category I D | 68471 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,600 |
| Recall I D | 511 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-19T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 11043 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Somfy Systems at (800) 637-6639 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.somfysystems.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |
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