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Fire / OverheatingMay 22, 2013CPSC #13197

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

Product
Window Coverings
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.

Injuries

Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade.

Photos

Insolroll motorized shadeInsolroll wall switch and remote transmitterInsolroll solar panel battery chargerInsolroll plug-in battery charger
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