Somfy Systems · Recalled
Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock 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.
- Units
- About 4,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010.
- Product type
- Outdoor Awnings or Shutters
- Made in
- France
- Recalled by
- Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Somfy Systems at (800) 637-6639 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.somfysystems.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 19 2010; last revised JUL 08 2016.
