Motorized Awnings
CPSC Recall #11-043 — November 18, 2010
Product
Motorized Awnings
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 4,600
Sold At
Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010.
Importer
Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Manufactured In
France