Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co.
CPSC recall 23057 · announced December 8, 2022 · Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Tech Co · 56,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves external lithium-ion battery packs used to power cordless window blinds. The recalled battery packs are white and are approximately10.5 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. Retailer/Brands Model Name Marks on Label for Affected Batch 3 Day Blinds Alta PN 62203000 "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"
The hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.