Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 11043. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled awning motors and the awning's manual crank and unplug and/or pull the circuit breaker to protect against anyone using the awning. Contact Somfy Systems to receive free installation of a replacement awning motor.
CPSC recall 11043 has the recall date 19 Nov 2010. The notice names the firm Somfy Systems. The recall has about 4,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Outdoor Awnings or Shutters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,600 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the Sunea CMO RTS motor used to operate retractable awnings. The awning motor heads are silver and black-colored. "Somfy" is printed on the motor head. Motor heads that are entirely black in color are not included in this recall. The Sunea CMO RTS model numbers included in this recall are 525A2, 535A2 and 550R2. The model number is printed on a label on the motor tube. |
| Product | Motorized Awnings, About 4,600, Outdoor Awnings or Shutters |
| Sold at | Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010. |
| Importer | Somfy Systems Inc |
| Made in | France |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Outdoor Awnings or Shutters
- CPSC recalls of 2010
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,600Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Outdoor Awnings or Shutters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Somfy Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11043The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11043. https://recallregister.com/product/511-motorized-awnings-recalled-by-somfy-systems-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11043 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11043?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11043?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,600