CPSC recall 23073
SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2022-12-15
On 2022-12-15 the CPSC announced a recall of SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters by Simu Somfy Systems, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23073 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2022-12-15 |
| Published | 2022-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Simu Somfy Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shutters | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/SIMU-Recalls-Motors-Sold-with-Awnings-and-Shutters-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards
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