SIMU DMI6 HZ01 motors for window coverings recalled due to electric shock hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company to schedule an inspection and product replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves SIMU DMI6 HZ01 motors used in motorized awnings, rolling shutters, hurricane screens and hurricane shutters in residential and commercial settings.
| Kit reference (Commercial customer reference) | Model Name | Motor reference (Product label reference) | Description of Affected Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008794C | DMI6 HZ01 100/14 120/60 KIT | 5061219F | HZDMI6100.14HU |
| 2007156A | DMI6 HZ01 100/14 120/60 | 5061219F | HZDMI6100.14HU |
| 2007146A | DMI6 HZ01 80/14 120/60 | 5061216F | HZDMI680.14HU |
| 2007145A | DMI6 HZ01 60/14 120/60 | 5061218F | HZDMI660.14HU |
Issue
Under certain limited circumstances during use of the manual override crank, there is a possibility that the product's internal power supply wires to the limit switch unit ("LSU") connected to the motor can be disconnected and come into contact with internal metal parts of the motor tube. If the product is not installed in electrical installations that incorporate a GFCI outlet or GFCI circuit breaker (which is required in accordance with the installation instructions), the disconnected wires may pose a risk of electric shock during or following use of the manual override crank.
As of November 29, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received no reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the below telephone number or email address to schedule an inspection and product replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact SOMFY by telephone at 1-855-944-5598 or by email at Dmi6hzrecall@simu.com.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Somfy Systems, Inc.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 12 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 13,800 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold in Canada from August 2019 to June 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Poland
Details
Distributor
Somfy Systems, Inc.
Dayton, New Jersey
UNITED STATES
Importer
SOMFY ULC
Halifax, Nova Scotia
CANADA
Manufacturer
SIMU SAS
Zone Industrielle Les Giranaux
FRANCE
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