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Springs Window Fashions Recalls Motorized Blinds Over Fire Hazard

Springs Window Fashions recalls motorized window coverings sold with Zeus AA lithium batteries due to overheating and fire risks. Stop using immediately.

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What happened, in plain English

Springs Window Fashions is recalling custom motorized window coverings that were sold with Zeus brand AA lithium batteries because the batteries can overheat, leak, or discharge, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers have reported four incidents involving overheated or leaking batteries, including one minor burn. The company will ship replacement batteries and instructions directly to affected customers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3866-springs-window-fashions-recalls-motorized-blinds-over-fire-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3866-springs-window-fashions-recalls-motorized-blinds-over-fire-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8044

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“Springs Window Fashions Recalls Motorized Blinds Over Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3866-springs-window-fashions-recalls-motorized-blinds-over-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8044 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Springs-Window-Fashions-Recalls-Lithium-Batteries-Sold-with-Motorized-Window-Coverings-Recall-Alert).

Why it’s dangerous

The Zeus brand AA lithium batteries powering the window coverings can overheat, leak, or discharge during normal use. This failure mechanism creates a direct risk of fire and burns to consumers nearby.

Who’s affected

Owners of custom motorized window coverings (cellular, roller, Roman, pleated, sheer, layered shades, or wood blinds) sold under the Bali, Graber, Signature Series, Blinds Galore, or JCP Home brands between December 2015 and November 2016. These items were sold for $250 to $1,000 at retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, JC Penney, and online.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your motorized window coverings include Zeus brand AA lithium batteries. The coverings may be branded as Bali, Graber, Signature Series, Blinds Galore, or JCP Home. They were sold nationwide at Budget Blinds, Gotcha Covered, Home Depot, Lowe's, JC Penney, Menards, independent Graber dealers, and online at Blinds.com from December 2015 through November 2016.

  • Brand
    Springs Window Fashions
  • Product
    Motorized window coverings with lithium batteries
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using the Batteries

    Immediately stop using and remove the Zeus brand AA lithium batteries from your window coverings to prevent fire or burn risks.

  2. Contact Springs Window Fashions

    Call 800-221-6352 (8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri), email motorization.support@springswindowfashions.com, or visit www.SpringsWindowFashions.com to request free replacement batteries and instructions.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the Zeus brand batteries from the window coverings. Springs Window Fashions will ship batteries and instructions directly to consumers. Consumers can contact Springs Window Fashions for additional information.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Budget Blinds, Gotcha Covered, Home Depot, Lowe's, JC Penney, Menards and independent Graber dealers nationwide, and online at Blinds.com from December 2015 through November 2016 for between $250 and $1,000.”

Sold nationwide.

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Contact Springs Window Fashions

We’ve drafted a message you can send Springs Window Fashions to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 8044 — Springs Window Fashions Recalls Motorized Blinds Over Fire Hazard

Hello,

I own a Springs Window Fashions Recalls Motorized Blinds Over Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 8044 from Springs Window Fashions.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the Zeus brand batteries from the window coverings. Springs Window Fashions will ship batteries and instructions directly to consumers. Consumers can contact Springs Window Fashions for additional information.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8044 (May 5, 2017)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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