Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries

Date of Recall

2017-05-05

CPSC Release Number

17-743

Manufactured In

China (batteries)

Units

About 59,100 in the U.S. (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

Springs Window Fashions has received four reports that the batteries overheated, leaked or discharged, including one report of a minor burn.

Description

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

Springs Window Fashions at 800-221-6352 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.SpringsWindowFashions.com and click on "Product Recall Information" for more information.

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