Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-11-20). Hazards: strangulation. About 7,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09051 |
| Published | 2008-11-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-13 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades |
| Firms | Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,300 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200. |
Description
This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."
Hazard
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old girl from Bristol, Conn., who suffered a near strangulation, June 2008, when she placed a loose bead cord loop around her neck and then slipped off the radiator where she was standing. Her 5-year-old brother lifted his sister, who was gasping for air, from the cord entanglement. She vomited and had deep neck bruising, but has since recovered from her injuries.
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