Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 17743 · May 5, 2017 · Springs Window Fashions
59,100
units affected
59,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17743
- Date
- May 5, 2017
- Company
- Springs Window Fashions
- Units affected
- 59,100
- Product
- Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Springs Window Fashions has received four reports that the batteries overheated, leaked or discharged, including one report of a minor burn.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled motorized window coverings with lithium batteries?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.