CPSC2017-05-05
Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings)
Hazard
The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 59,100 in the U.S. (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Springs Window Fashions has received four reports that the batteries overheated, leaked or discharged, including one report of a minor burn.
Manufactured in
China (batteries)
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Springs-Window-Fashions-Recalls-Lithium-Batteries-Sold-with-Motorized-Window-Coverings-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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