SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
CPSC recall 23073. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23073 has the recall date 15 Dec 2022. The notice names the firm SIMU/Somfy Systems. The recall has about 13,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,800 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters, About 13,800 (In addition, about 12 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | SIMU authorized dealers, installers and contractors from March 2018 through June 2022 with awnings or shutters for between $1,260 and $1,740. |
| Importer | SIMU/Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, New Jersey |
| Made in | Poland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,800Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name SIMU/Somfy Systems
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23073. https://recallregister.com/product/9478-simu-recalls-motors-sold-with-awnings-and-shutters-due-to-shock-and-el/. 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 23073 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
SIMU authorized dealers, installers and contractors from March 2018 through June 2022 with awnings or shutters for between $1,260 and $1,740.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23073?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23073?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,800 (In addition, about 12 were sold in Canada)