Recalls / 2017-05-05

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

17743 · Recalled 2017-05-05 · CPSC page

Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries		About 59,100 in the U.S. (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturers: Springs Window Fashions LLC, Great Power Battery (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd.
Made in: China (batteries)
Sold at: Budget Blinds, Gotcha Covered, Home Depot, Lowe's, JC Penney, Menards, independent Graber dealers nationwide, online at Blinds.com, 000.

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.

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Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings

Source: CPSC recall 17743. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.