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Product Recall
Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings
Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries
Recall Date: May 5th, 2017
Units: About 59,100 in the U.S. (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The lithium batteries that power the motorized window coverings can overheat, leak or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedies: Replace
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.
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.
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Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings
Zeus brand “Freedom Power” lithium AA batteries sold with motorized window coverings
Wood Blinds
Cellular Shades
Classic Roman
Layered Blinds
Pleated Blinds
Roller Shades
Sheer Shades
Soft Shades
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.Injuries:
Springs Window Fashions has received four reports that the batteries overheated, leaked or discharged, including one report of a minor burn.
Manufacturers:
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings), Great Power Battery (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd. of China (batteries)
Retailers:
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.
