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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Window Coverings

SIMU DMI6 Hz Awning and Shutter Motors Recalled for Electrocution Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 15, 2022
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Summary

SIMU is recalling about 13,800 DMI6 Hz motors used to operate motorized awnings and shutters. These silver and black motors have the "Simu" brand name and model printed on a label on their side. The recalled units were sold by authorized dealers and contractors between March 2018 and June 2022. While no injuries have been reported, SIMU is providing free inspections and replacement motors to prevent potential shocks.

Risk

The power cable on these motors can disconnect when the manual override feature is used to open or close the awning or shutter. If this happens, it creates a risk of electric shock or electrocution for the person handling the unit.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves SIMU DMI6 Hz motors used to open and retract motorized awnings and shutters. The motors are silver with some black coloring, and the "Simu" brand name and model are printed on a label on the side of the unit.
  2. Check if your installed awning or shutter contains an affected motor by completing the online questionnaire at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or by contacting SIMU directly.
  3. Immediately stop using the manual override feature if your motorized awnings or shutters are not connected to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet or circuit breaker.
  4. Contact SIMU at 855-944-5598 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall to arrange for a free inspection and a replacement motor.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

Contact: SIMU toll-free at 855-944-5598 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or www.simu.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: SIMU DMI6 Hz motors sold with awnings and shuttersby SIMU
Model:
DMI6 Hz
Date Ranges: Sold March 2018 through June 2022

The motor is silver with some black color. 'Simu' and the model name are printed on a label on the side of the motor.

Product Images

Recalled SIMU DMI6 Hz motor

Recalled SIMU DMI6 Hz motor

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23073
Status: Active
Sold By: SIMU authorized dealers; installers; contractors
Manufactured In: Poland
Units Affected: About 13,800 (In addition, about 12 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: SIMU/Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, New Jersey
Contact: SIMU toll-free at 855-944-5598 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.simu.com/us/dmi6hzrecall or www.simu.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: December 15, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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