Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13197. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug the solar panel charger or unplug the plug-in charger and contact your Insolroll dealer to receive a free replacement motor and installation instructions. If dealer unknown, contact Insolroll for a list of dealers.
CPSC recall 13197 has the recall date 22 May 2013. The notice names the firm Insolroll Window Shading Systems. The recall has about 1,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recall includes Insolroll roller shades available with a solar powered motor (model #IN-SOL-R) or rechargeable motor (model #IN-RCG-R). The model numbers are printed on the body of the motor located inside the roller tube. These rechargeable motors on Insolroll interior solar screen and blackout shades have built-in lithium ion batteries that are used with a solar panel charger or plug-in charger. The 18-inch wide by 1-5/16-inch high solar panel charger is white on the interior side and black toward the exterior. The plug-in charger is black and measures about 3 inches high by 1-5/8 inch wide by 1-1/16 inch deep with a 13-foot cord. The motors raise and lower the shades controlled by a hand-held remote control or surface-mounted wall switch. The manufacturer's name is printed on a sticker on the roller tube that can be seen by taking down the shade and removing the fabric completely. |
| Product | Insolroll Solar Powered and Rechargeable Motor Roller Shades, About 1,500, Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Sold at | Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade. |
| Manufacturer | Insolroll Window Shading Systems |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,500Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Insolroll Window Shading Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13197. https://recallregister.com/product/1382-insolroll-recalls-roller-shades-with-solar-and-rechargeable-motors-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,500