Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-01-13). Hazards: strangulation. About 692,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09090 |
| Published | 2009-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-13 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds |
| Firms | Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 692,400 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60. |
Description
This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with SKU numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with SKU numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha" or "Floral Matchstick Blinds" SKU numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market© Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.
Hazard
Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported with the Roman shades and roll-up blinds involved in this recall. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a child who became entangled in the lifting cord of a roll-up style blind whose manufacturer and retailer has not yet been identified and at least two deaths involving exposed inner cords on various styles of roman-style shades.
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