Battery Packs Recalled Due to Potential Fire Hazard

This recall involves external lithium-ion battery packs used to power cordless window blinds. The recalled battery packs are white and are approximately 10.5 inches long by approximately 1 inch in diameter. The recalled battery packs weigh about 10 ounces. The recalled battery packs have numerical codes on the white label on the side of the product. The following models and production lots are included in the recall. The model and production lots are printed on the battery.

Name of Product:

Cordless Window Shades Battery Packs

Hazard:

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Replace

Recall Date:

December 08, 2022

Units:

About 56,000 (In addition, about 1,450 were sold in Canada)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact the U.S. service center of Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Consumers will be provided with free return shipping boxes for the recalled batteries.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received five reports of the batteries overheating in consumer homes, one report of a battery overheating in a commercial factory, and one report of a fire in a commercial warehouse. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

3 Day Blinds, Budget Blinds, Blinds to Go, The Shade Store and other window treatment stores and online at Blinds.com from March 2021 through March 2022 for between $100 and $400.

Manufacturer(s):

Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Tech Co., of Ningbo, China

Customer Contact:

Ningbo Dooya Mechanic and Electronic toll-free at 888-943-2391 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.battery-recall.com to register and for more information.

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