CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-06-08). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 87,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00122 |
| Published | 2000-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2000-06-08 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Vinyl window blinds |
| Firm named in the title | Ace Hardware Corp. |
| Firms | Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 87,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Ace Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide sold the window blinds, from August 1999 through May 2000, for between $6 and $27. |
Description
The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll- up blinds. Sizes of the blinds range from 23 inches wide by 42 inches long to 72 inches wide by 120 inches long. Writing on the label of the white miniblinds reads "Safe Nonleaded Vinyl Formulation." Writing on the label of both blinds reads "MANUFACTURED IN THAILAND FOR ACE HARDWARE CORP."
Hazard
These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Ace Hardware are not aware of any lead poisonings involving these window blinds. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of lead poisonings.
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