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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 19767

Vinyl covers for SunSetter Motorized Awnings

Published August 13, 2019 · Recall initiated: August 13, 2019

What's the hazard

If a powered awning is activated while the cover is secured with bungee tie-downs, when the cover is removed, the awning can open unexpectedly with enough force to strike a consumer standing in the awning's path, causing them to fall and suffer death or serious injury.

What to do

Consumers should not attempt to install covers for the motorized awnings or remove any installed covers until they have received instructions from SunSetter. Consumers should contact SunSetter for free breakaway safety clips (that replace the bungee tie-downs provided with the cover) and instructions for their use, and instructions on how to safely remove any installed bungee tie-downs (available at https://www.sunsetter.com/safety). SunSetter is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall details

Brand
SunSetter Products LP, of Malden, Mass.
Manufacturer
SunSetter Products LP, of Malden, Mass.
Distributor
The recalled covers were sold for about $100 or distributed as a promotional item or as part of a package with motorized awnings directly by SunSetter, through independent dealers nationwide, and through Costco Wholesale, between June 1999 and January 2019.
Country
US
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