CPSCGeneral Alert
Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Cov...
Published: May 5, 2017Recall ID: 17743Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves custom motorized window coverings that were sold with Zeus brand AA lithium batteries. Window coverings with batteries included in this recall were sold under the Bali, Graber, and Signature Series brands, and as private labeled products of Blinds Galore and JCP Home. The custom window coverings include cellular, roller, Roman (fabric and natural shades), pleated, sheer and layered shades, and wood blinds. Only Zeus brand AA lithium batteries are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Springs-Window-Fashions-Recalls-Lithium-Batteries-Sold-with-Motorized-Window-Coverings-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Zeus brand Freedomm Power Lithiuum AA batteries.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Zeus brand Freedomm Power Lithiuum AA batteries 2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Wood Blinds.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Wood Blinds |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Cellular Shades.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Cellular Shades |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Classic Roman.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Classic Roman |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Layered Blinds.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Layered Blinds |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Pleated Blinds.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Pleated Blinds |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Roller Shades.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Roller Shades |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Sheer Shades.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Sheer Shades |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Soft Shades.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Soft Shades |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Springs Window Fashions has received four reports that the batteries overheated, leaked or discharged, including one report of a minor burn. |
| Products › Name | Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 59,100 in the U.S. (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8044 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the Zeus brand batteries from the window coverings. Springs Window Fashions will ship batteries and instructions directly to consumers. Consumers can contact Springs Window Fashions for additional information. |
| Retailers › Name | Budget Blinds, Gotcha Covered, Home Depot, Lowe's, JC Penney, Menards and independent Graber dealers nationwide, and online at Blinds.com from December 2015 through November 2016 for between $250 and $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2017-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves custom motorized window coverings that were sold with Zeus brand AA lithium batteries. Window coverings with batteries included in this recall were sold under the Bali, Graber, and Signature Series brands, and as private labeled products of Blinds Galore and JCP Home. The custom window coverings include cellular, roller, Roman (fabric and natural shades), pleated, sheer and layered shades, and wood blinds. Only Zeus brand AA lithium batteries are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 17743 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings) |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Great Power Battery (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. of China (batteries) |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Springs Window Fashions at 800-221-6352 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at motorization.support@springswindowfashions.com or online at www.SpringsWindowFashions.com and click on "Product Recall Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China (batteries) |
Overview
- Recalling FirmSprings Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings), Great Power Battery (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. of China (batteries)