Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13197
Recall Date
2013-05-22
Manufacturer
Insolroll Window Shading Systems, of Louisville, Colo.
Units Affected
About 1,500
Products Involved
Insolroll Solar Powered and Rechargeable Motor Roller Shades
Hazard
The motor of these roller shades has a built-in lithium battery that can overheat while being charged, posing a fire risk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the solar panel charger or unplug the plug-in charger and contact your Insolroll dealer to receive a free replacement motor and installation instructions. If dealer unknown, contact Insolroll for a list of dealers.
Reported Injuries
Insolroll has received one report of the motor on the shade overheating and creating a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Insolroll independent window covering installer retailers nationwide from June 2012 through March 2013 for between $400 and $700 per window shade.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recall includes Insolroll roller shades available with a solar powered motor (model #IN-SOL-R) or rechargeable motor (model #IN-RCG-R). The model numbers are printed on the body of the motor located inside the roller tube. These rechargeable motors on Insolroll interior solar screen and blackout shades have built-in lithium ion batteries that are used with a solar panel charger or plug-in charger. The 18-inch wide by 1-5/16-inch high solar panel charger is white on the interior side and black toward the exterior. The plug-in charger is black and measures about 3 inches high by 1-5/8 inch wide by 1-1/16 inch deep with a 13-foot cord. The motors raise and lower the shades controlled by a hand-held remote control or surface-mounted wall switch. The manufacturer's name is printed on a sticker on the roller tube that can be seen by taking down the shade and removing the fabric completely.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28