Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled November 19, 2010 · CPSC recall 11043 · Motorized

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 4,600

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Motorized Awnings

Imported by

Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J.

Retailers

Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010.

Made in

France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →