CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2022
SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual override feature), posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves SIMU DMI6 Hz Motors sold with and used to open and retract awnings an….
SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 15, 2022. Reason: The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the manual override feature if their motorized aw…. Verify recall #23073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual o….
- None
- agency class
- December 15, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves SIMU DMI6 Hz Motors sold with and used to open and retract awnings and shutters. The motor is silver with some black color. "Simu" and the model name are printed on a label on the side of the motor. The motor can be identified when installed in a motorized awning or shutter by completing the online questionnaire at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or by contacting SIMU.
Reason for recall
The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual override feature), posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the manual override feature if their motorized awnings or shutters are not connected to a GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. Consumers should contact SIMU for assistance in identifying the motor and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement motor.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23073 |
| Date reported | December 15, 2022 |
| Date initiated | December 15, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 13,800 (In addition, about 12 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the manual override feature if their motorized awnings or shutters are not connected to a…
- Check the recall number (23073) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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