The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Description
This recall involves external lithium-ion battery packs used to power cordless window blinds. The recalled battery packs are white and are approximately 10.5 inches long by approximately 1 inch in diameter. The recalled battery packs weigh about 10 ounces. The recalled battery packs have numerical codes on the white label on the side of the product. The following models and production lots are included in the recall. The model and production lots are printed on the battery.
How To Identify Affected Units
Retailer/Brands | Model Name | Marks on Label for Affected Batch |
3 Day Blinds
Alta
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“2550mAh” with no PO# & “2550mAh” with PO# Range: 231866, 223081, 225204, 226910, 4200007528, 4200007887, 4200007888 |
Budget Blinds
Blinds.com Blinds to Go The Shade Store Other Brands May Be Affected. Please check your product label |
MT03-0305-069003 | “2550mAh” |
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received five reports of the batteries overheating in consumer homes, one report of a battery overheating in a commercial factory, and one report of a fire in a commercial warehouse. No injuries have been reported.
Name of Product: Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs
Recall Date: December 8, 2022
Recall Number: 23-057
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Sold At: 3 Day Blinds, Budget Blinds, Blinds to Go, The Shade Store and other window treatment stores and online at Blinds.com from March 2021 through March 2022 for between $100 and $400.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact the U.S. service center of Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Consumers will be provided with free return shipping boxes for the recalled batteries.
Units: About 56,000 (In addition, about 1,450 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic toll-free at 888-943-2391 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.battery-recall.com to register and for more information.
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