Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs
CPSC Recall #23-057 — December 8, 2022
Product
Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs
Description
This recall involves external lithium-ion battery packs used to power cordless window blinds. The recalled battery packs are white and are approximately 10.5 inches long by approximately 1 inch in diameter. The recalled battery packs weigh about 10 ounces. The recalled battery packs have numerical codes on the white label on the side of the product. The following models and production lots are included in the recall. The model and production lots are printed on the battery.Retailer/BrandsModel NameMarks on Label for Affected Batch3 Day BlindsAlta PN 62203000 "2550mAh" with no PO#&"2550mAh" with PO# Range: 231866, 223081, 225204, 226910, 4200007528, 4200007887, 4200007888Budget BlindsBlinds.comBlinds to GoThe Shade StoreOther Brands May Be Affected. Please check your product label MT03-0305-069003 "2550mAh"
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received five reports of the batteries overheating in consumer homes, one report of a battery overheating in a commercial factory, and one report of a fire in a commercial warehouse. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact the U.S. service center of Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Consumers will be provided with free return shipping boxes for the recalled batteries.
Units Affected
About 56,000 (In addition, about 1,450 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
3 Day Blinds, Budget Blinds, Blinds to Go, The Shade Store and other window treatment stores and online at Blinds.com from March 2021 through March 2022 for between $100 and $400.
Manufacturer
Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Tech Co., of Ningbo, China
Manufactured In
China