SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Recall number

23073

Title

SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Recall date

2022-12-15T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"Poland"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"SIMU/Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, New Jersey"}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"SIMU authorized dealers, installers and contractors from March 2018 through June 2022 with awnings or shutters for between $1,260 and $1,740."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters","NumberOfUnits":"About 13,800 (In addition, about 12 were sold in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The awning and shutter motor's power cable can disconnect while opened or closed manually (using the manual override feature), posing electric shock and electrocution hazards."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the manual override feature if their motorized awnings or shutters are not connected to a GFCI outlet or circuit breaker. Consumers should contact SIMU for assistance in identifying the motor and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement motor."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"None reported"}]

Description

The recall involves SIMU DMI6 Hz Motors sold with and used to open and retract awnings and shutters. The motor is silver with some black color. "Simu" and the model name are printed on a label on the side of the motor. The motor can be identified when installed in a motorized awning or shutter by completing the online questionnaire at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or by contacting SIMU.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/SIMU-Recalls-Motors-Sold-with-Awnings-and-Shutters-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards

Last published

2022-12-15T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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